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Timmen L. Cermak MdPsychology Today |
Understanding the challenge and gathering the tools prepare you for success.
An early report suggests meds may help cannabis use disorder (CUD) treatment.
The brain recognizes no difference between medicinal and recreational cannabis.
Stigma is a form of grievance against others for being “defective.”
New research challenges the fantasy that all cannabis use is medicinal.
Read this open letter to families facing addiction.
Addiction isolates people from help. Recovery connects to sources of support.
Ancient Hindu mythology sheds light on marijuana and the mind.
What psychological needs drive people to the occult?
Few understand powerlessness and most are so repelled by it they don’t even try.
Finding your way home through poetry of ancient wisdom.
In the U.S., 60% (12 and up) of people used an addictive substance last month.
Each step serves as the foundation for the next, culminating in step 12.
Addiction isolates. Recovery connects, and connecting spiritually is vital.
Honesty, morality, good boundaries, and coherence are goals for Steps 8 & 9.
Becoming entirely ready for change looks easy, but demands very hard work.
Telling the exact nature of your wrongs to a good listener begins healing shame.