Harm Reduction or Abstinence?

Alcoholism

Does Non-Alcoholic Beer or Wine Help or Hinder Alcohol Recovery?

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on March 17, 2024

Discover how non-alcoholic beverages might impact alcohol recovery; Could they be the key to controlling cravings, or do they pose unseen risks?

Discover how non-alcoholic beverages might impact alcohol recovery; Could they be the key to controlling cravings, or do they pose unseen risks?

Alcoholism

What Middle-Aged Binge Drinkers Need to Know

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on November 20, 2023

Fear that reaching out for help could jeopardize a person’s reputation and career can allow a drinking problem to spiral to crisis levels.

Fear that reaching out for help could jeopardize a person’s reputation and career can allow a drinking problem to spiral to crisis levels.

Addiction

Drinking in the C-Suite

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on August 17, 2023

While basking in an aura of professional success, many high-powered executives struggle with problem drinking and other substance abuse challenges.

While basking in an aura of professional success, many high-powered executives struggle with problem drinking and other substance abuse challenges.

Alcoholism

"Happy Hour" All Day? Drinking While Working at Home

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on May 5, 2023

Certain factors may make occasional drinkers more likely to develop a problem with alcohol while working from home.

Certain factors may make occasional drinkers more likely to develop a problem with alcohol while working from home.

Alcoholism

Moderated Drinking: A Creative Strategy to Treat Alcoholism?

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on October 17, 2022

Has alcohol use been your go-to strategy to cope? Professionally guided moderation can help you address your underlying issues while empowering you to control your drinking.

Has alcohol use been your go-to strategy to cope? Professionally guided moderation can help you address your underlying issues while empowering you to control your drinking.

Health

Is 988 Launching During a Mental Health/Addiction Epidemic?

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on July 15, 2022

More uptake of addiction recovery/mental health support may be a net positive.

More uptake of addiction recovery/mental health support may be a net positive.

Alcoholism

Sobriety Sampling: Voluntarily Quitting Alcohol for 30 Days

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on April 26, 2022

Is heavy drinking having a negative impact on you and your relationships? A short break from alcohol can set you on a path to healthy drinking in moderation.

Is heavy drinking having a negative impact on you and your relationships? A short break from alcohol can set you on a path to healthy drinking in moderation.

Alcoholism

What Discourages Addicted Executives From Seeking Help?

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on December 26, 2021

Physicians, attorneys, and executives trapped in addiction can also be stymied from getting help by fear of being found out. Negotiate treatment that meets your needs and goals.

Physicians, attorneys, and executives trapped in addiction can also be stymied from getting help by fear of being found out. Negotiate treatment that meets your needs and goals.