‘Hunger Games’ Star Wes Bentley Felt Suffocated by DrugsRecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 9, 2013Drug addiction and celebrity culture have had a long and tumultuous relationship. Fame comes with a strong sense of freedom, and easy access to illicit substances seems to be part of the package. The story is all too familiar—the star is catapulted into fame and the lifestyle that comes along with it, and then its…
Decoding Research Claims: How Do We Know What Works?Addiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 9, 2013Whether we’re talking about a new medication or a different psychotherapy technique, at some point you’ll hear the phrase “studies show” that it works. Or you may have read that “research indicates” that a particular intervention (for example, practicing yoga to help improve mood) is effective. Perhaps you’ve wondered about this: what kind of studies?…
