All Things Substance

I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Dave at Shrink Rap Radio. He's been podcasting for over 15 years and has interviewed hundreds of people. If you haven't had a chance to hear the interview, check this out!

I had the privilege of talking with Brian, the host of All In: An Addicted Gambler's Podcast in December of 2020. This is a re-post of that interview from his channel to mine. Gambling is a unique addiction and often called the "silent addiction." Check out his podcast for more information

What treatment options are there for opiate addiction? What's the difference between agonist, partial-agonist and antagonist options? What is the therapist role in treating opiate addiction?

The opiate epidemic is all around us. We hear about the deaths and the dangers. Most of us know a bit about it, but we may not know enough details to help our addicted clients. This is the last part of a mini-series about opiates and heroin. The goal is to help you get a clear picture of this issue, how it impacts people and what treatment looks like.

The opiate epidemic is all around us. We hear about the deaths and the dangers. Most of us know a bit about it, but we may not know enough details to help clients who have opiate addiction. This is the second part of a mini-series about opiates and heroin. The goal is to help you get a clear picture of this issue, how it impacts people and what treatment looks like.

Where do opiates and heroin come from? What's the difference between the prescription painkillers? How did opiate addiction get so bad?

The opiate epidemic is all around us. We hear about the deaths and the dangers. Most of us know a bit about it, but we may not know enough details to help our addicted clients. This is the first part of a mini-series about opiates and heroin. The goal is to help you get a clear picture of this issue, how it impacts people and what treatment looks like.

Why is marijuana illegal anyway? What's the difference between legalization and decriminalization? What implication does this have for therapists?

The debate over legalization of marijuana is all around us. It's a complex issue and there are a lot of terms used that we should know and understand. This podcast explores the origins of the ban on marijuana and talks about the reasons for and against legalization.

What are common things people say about marijuana? What are the facts about those common claims? What implication does this have in therapy?

Marijuana conversations give rise to really interesting information being shared. Much of it isn't based on science or fact. It can be really hard to know what the real truth is, even if you know where to look. This week we'll be discussing the common things people say when they talk about marijuana.

What is marijuana and how is it used? Why is THC potency important? What does this have to do with therapy?

Marijuana is here to stay and it looks like we're heading towards legalization. The use of marijuana comes up often in therapy circles and we need to know about it. Join me for an up-front conversation about weed.

How does alcohol work? What long-term effects can it have? What should therapists ask about alcohol?

Alcohol is a part of most adults' lives. We might be tempted to skip over assessing someone's use of alcohol. Someone's drinking habits don't typically just come up in conversation. If we don't ask we could be missing something. So let's talk about alcohol, its effects and implications in therapy

Is sex addiction a real thing? What does the research say about problematic sexual behaviors? What does research say about pornography?

The word addiction and the word sex are put together a lot. It's used in popular culture often, but we didn't get trained that it's an addiction. There's a reason for that, it's not an addiction. That's what science tells us. Today's episode is an interview with an expert in the field of sexual science, Dr. Nicole Prause.