All Things Substance

Is CBD good for anxiety and/or PTSD? Is CBD good for treating substance use disorders? Is CBD good for chronic pain and arthritis?

With CBD being added to more things all the time (drinks, lotion, vitamins and even water) it can be hard to know what is real and what isn't. In our work as therapists we really need to know what science is saying about CBD and its benefits. I took on the task of sorting through research to find the truth.

What is CBD? Is CBD what people say it is?

We start from the beginning and go over its origins, how it works and what to look for. In the second part we'll talk about fact vs fiction according to the research. Join me as we this product that is popping up everywhere.

In this episode we talk about the three most popular sleep medications used in the non-benzodiazepine class. We'll discuss the risks inherent in these medications as well as the risk of addiction.

What type of sleep disorder warrants prescription sleep medication? What types of sleep medications are there? Sleep medications are an important tool in treating insomnia. There are different kinds that each act in a different way in the body. This episode addresses all of that and more.

The key to staying sober isn't loving others enough, fear of getting in trouble, nor the hope of a good future. These reasons are unique to each person and vary wildly. The thing these people have in common is that the original reason that got them on this path won't hold up forever. The reason to get sober isn't going to be the reason to stay sober. That, is something else entirely.

Check out this free downloadable resource and this podcast episode will give you more information on it. It's a quick reference guide to help you determine if someone's substance use is appropriate for you to work with or if they need a specialist. Today I'll walk through it and explain how it works.

ADHD treatment can bring to mind a few different things. Medications, particularly stimulants are usually at the top of the list. ADHD treatment for adults can be complicated due to the abuse of stimulant medications, the medical providers being hesitant to prescribe and the lack of access to psych testing to confirm a diagnosis. For our purposes, we are focused on the medication part and talking about what our role, as therapists, might be in this side of treatment. This is a repost of Episode 45

ADHD diagnoses are becoming more common for children but especially in the adult population. Research tells us that approximately 70% of people with ADHD benefit from stimulant medication. This means that the number of prescriptions for ADHD medications are higher than ever. What impact do these things have on us and our clients? Check out this episode of All Things Substance.

• What are the benzodiazepines used for anti anxiety?
• What's the difference between them?
• Are benzodiazepines ever safe?

Ativan, Xanax and Klonopin are some of the most prescribed medications in America for anti anxiety.. What's the difference between them? Tune in to this week's episode of All Things Substance.

• What are benzodiazepines?
• How are they used?
• What are the risks?

Benzodiazepines can feel like a miracle for a person with anxiety. Feeling panicked to feeling ok in a matter of minutes. But there's more to them than that. Tune in to this week's episode of All Things Substance.