How the EMDR protocol works with relapse prevention
EMDR is an effective, some might even say, pioneering treatment for addiction and substance use disorder primarily because it targets the underlying causes of these conditions, such as trauma, childhood development and PTSD.As the research landscape on substance misuse evolves, so does our understanding of the pivotal role that trauma very often plays in alcohol and drug addiction.
CREA 2023 Awards
The esteemed CREA Award is proudly presented to Dr. Julia A. Andre by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, acknowledging her remarkable contributions to the field of trauma therapy and mental health…
Women and the Stigma of Addiction
Why is the stigma of addiction so much stronger against women than men? Read more here…
Effects of Alcohol on the Female Body
Drinking alcohol is common in men and women but did you know that the effects of alcohol differ between genders?
How Alcohol and Alcoholism Affect Sleep
Alcohol makes us sleepy but it can destroy sleeping patterns. During withdrawal & recovery you may also suffer insomnia. Learn more here…
Disclosing You Are In Recovery: Part I
Being in recovery is something to be proud of, but also something we handle carefully with those around us. Learn more about disclosing you are in recovery here…
The Connection Between Alcohol and Anger
When some people consume alcohol, anger can become a very real and unwanted issue. Find out more about alcohol and anger here….
What are the 12 steps?
Find out what the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are and how they work, here….
Substituting Addictions
What is substituting addictions, what are the challenges and how can it be avoided? Find out more here…
Rehab – Do I need it?
Most addicts / alcoholics are also dealing with an element of denial so if you are questioning if you need to go to rehab, it’s most likely that you do. Take an objective look at yourself and read more here…