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Will ASAM's New Definition of Addiction Change the Course of Treatment?
An Interview with Matt Eggleston, JD, Director of Admissions at The Ranch
The Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch
5 Ways Social Media Has Changed the Dating Game
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Addiction Treatment Magazine | September 19, 2011
After four years of research and consultations with 80 addiction experts, clinicians and scientists, the American Society of Addiction Medicine's long-awaited definition of addiction has arrived. But is it a change in the right direction?
The new definition has garnered the support of many experts in the field as well as its share of criticism. Here are a few ways in which the new definition may help (or potentially hurt) people suffering from addiction and the professionals who treat them.
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Elements | September 19, 2011
Do you believe in second chances? Matt Eggleston does. And after you hear his story, you may, too.
When men and women struggling with addiction have reached their lowest point, Matt is there with a heartfelt message of hope. Once a prominent attorney and special judge in Tennessee, Matt's addiction brought him to the brink of death. But treatment brought him back. Now sober for many years, Matt turned a decade of despair into a life of service.
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This month, the Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch introduced a specialized women's program for love, relationship and sexual addiction. Developed by internationally known sex addiction specialist Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, the program addresses these concerns in conjunction with co-occurring issues, such as substance abuse, eating disorders and emotional trauma.
This gender-separate, gender-specific program mirrors the already existing men's sex addiction program, with particular emphasis on the unique needs of women. Living in a small, supportive community, women learn to establish healthy boundaries, positive self-esteem and more fulfilling relationships. |
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It's Cheating | September 19, 2011
If you've been away from the dating scene for long, you may be surprised to find how much has changed. A nervous phone call has been replaced with an impersonal note or text; a private break-up has become a public spectacle.
There's no doubt that social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, have improved our lives in many ways. It's free and easy to stay in touch with family and friends, find a job, or boost the visibility of a business, but its impact on the dating world has raised a host of concerns.
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