Envisioning Radical Change in Research, Clinical Training, and Service for Severe SUDs

~ Brian Coon

This document summarizes and consolidates several years of my work on what turned out to be one large project.  The material is now presented here, all in one location, in 5 parts. The material that follows is also presented in a PDF at the end of this post for those that would like to have … Continue reading Envisioning Radical Change in Research, Clinical Training, and Service for Severe SUDs

Involuntary compassionate intervention?

~ Jason Schwartz

Source: wikipedia This blog has had several posts on drug use, addiction, liberty, and involuntary treatment. I've used the expression, borrowed from Keith Humphreys, of choosing between "hands on" and "hands off" approaches. A recent article focuses on the use of involuntary Substance Use Disorder treatment under limited circumstances. This is toward the far end … Continue reading Involuntary compassionate intervention?

Why Sharing Stories in Recovery Matters: The Hero’s Journey and the Identified Patient

~ Jason Schwartz ~ 3 Comments

Guest post by Melissa McGill [photo credit: Joshua Eghelshi] Why Do We Share Our Stories? The first time someone stands up in a recovery group and says, “This is what happened to me,” the room changes. Silence turns into nods, shame into recognition. Stories in recovery aren’t small talk—they’re lifelines. They are how we find … Continue reading Why Sharing Stories in Recovery Matters: The Hero’s Journey and the Identified Patient

A steady march toward the deconstruction of addiction and recovery

~ Jason Schwartz ~ 1 Comment

photo credit: Bart Everson I want to add one thought to Brian's recent post about the study of a residential SUD program integrating the use of cannabis as part of their care. For me, this is representative of a steady march toward the deconstruction of addiction and recovery. If addiction is a social construction and … Continue reading A steady march toward the deconstruction of addiction and recovery

Fostering Recovery Community: Mutual Support with Broad Societal Benefit

~ billstaufferpa

“People are social creatures who need human interaction to drive and sustain their physical, intellectual and emotional development. The determination of who they interact with from the time of birth throughout their lifetimes is critical to who they become, how they behave, and how they are perceived (or misperceived) by others outside their immediate social … Continue reading Fostering Recovery Community: Mutual Support with Broad Societal Benefit

Research Article Review:  Medical Cannabis for Addiction Treatment in a Residential SUD Setting

~ Brian Coon ~ 5 Comments

What was the study? Imagine a study examining the benefits of patients using cannabis as a part of their residential addiction treatment.  In this post I’ll share some of my thoughts about the following paper:   Fehr, F. C., Lo, L. A., Nelson, C. N., Diehl, L. & Walsh, Z.  (2025).  Medical Cannabis Use Adjunct to Standard of Care … Continue reading Research Article Review:  Medical Cannabis for Addiction Treatment in a Residential SUD Setting