Articles
What is a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)?
Perhaps 20% of users will experience withdrawal– evidence of their dependence on the drug– regardless of whether they have other symptoms.
Topics: cannabis, diagnosis, signs and symptoms
Hackmail! Protect Your Patient Data
Once in the system, a hacker can easily move from one area to another– accessing PHI on many other patients.
Topics: administration, ethics
Recovery at Christmas
Having an escape plan or a back-up excuse should you need to leave a stressful situation quickly can also be very helpful.
Topics: emotional issues, maintaining sobriety
The Intervention Tipping Point
The terms of agreement that emerge from an intervention must be the right terms, likely to result in success and amenable to all parties.
Topics: getting help, intervention, Intervention Series
A Sad Story That’s Sadly Common
Sexual relations between therapist and patient can seriously damage the public’s trust in the safety of their loved ones.
Topics: clinical management, ethics, supervision