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Denial and Overconfidence

July 22nd, 2012 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Uncategorized - (2 Comments)

Do not confuse denial and overconfidence. Distinguish the difference and better treat your client base.
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Mere Theorizing Doesn’t Cut It

March 31st, 2012 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

There remains one little fly in the soup for mere theorizing. Do the theories represent true progress in our field?
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Internet Addiction: Do You Want To Live In The Real World?

March 4th, 2012 | Posted by Sherry Gaba in Uncategorized - (3 Comments)

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Flaunting Experience

February 25th, 2012 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Uncategorized - (1 Comments)

The dark side of experience.
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Gambling, Brain Activity And Addiction

February 20th, 2012 | Posted by Sherry Gaba in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

Click Here To Access Your Free E Books. Gambling starts out for most people as a simple pastime that adds a bit of excitement to their daily life. This may include small wagers with friends on sporting activities, heading out to a casino or betting on a card game with friends. However, for some individuals, …
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Craving Seen As “Hope”

December 28th, 2011 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

Cravings perceived as hope.
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Recognizing The Warning Signs of Teen Addiction

November 30th, 2011 | Posted by Sherry Gaba in Addiction Discussions | Alcohol Addiction | Drug Addiction | Prescription Drug Addiction - (4 Comments)

In the busy world in which we live every day it is so important for parents of teens and even the tweens to really keep an eye out for changes in their child’s behaviour. Often simple yet easily identified changes are the first hints that you son or daughter may be using and abusing alcohol …
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The Importance Of Intentional Choices In Addiction Recovery

November 11th, 2011 | Posted by Sherry Gaba in Addiction - (1 Comments)

We make choices all day every day and, for the most part, the choices we make are relatively minor in our lives. Do we have pizza or salad? Does the blue shirt look better than the green or do I get this project done today or rush through it tomorrow? For those working on their …
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The Stubborn Addiction Field

October 20th, 2011 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Uncategorized - (Comments Off)

Why are some folks in our field so stubborn about accepting new ideas?
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Addiction, anxiety, critical thinking, new ideas, substance abuse

Denial and Overconfidence

Mere Theorizing Doesn’t Cut It

Internet Addiction: Do You Want To Live In The Real World?

Flaunting Experience

Gambling, Brain Activity And Addiction

Craving Seen As “Hope”

Recognizing The Warning Signs of Teen Addiction

The Importance Of Intentional Choices In Addiction Recovery

The Stubborn Addiction Field

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