People who have decided to face their addiction have made a courageous attempt to reclaim their lives and cease self-destructive behavior. But stopping a single behavior does not usually end the disease of addiction.
Dr Donna MarksFebruary 12, 2021
More often than not, treatment has become just another extension in the maze of addiction. After thirty years of working in the field of addiction as a therapist, educator, consultant, and (former) co-owner of an outpatient treatment program, I have…
Dr Donna MarksDecember 19, 2019
Confused? You are not alone. In the field of psychology, there are so many different types of credentials that it can be overwhelming to try to decipher all of them. Hopefully, this brief explanation will help to clarify this for…
Dr Donna MarksJanuary 23, 2017
Hopefully, if you have mustered the courage to seek counseling, you will have a productive and positive experience. There are several elements of a successful treatment that will increase the probability of that happening. A good fit, commitment, and avoidance…
Dr Donna MarksJanuary 23, 2017
The most precarious part of the therapeutic process for any person who is targeted as the problem and seeking therapy or treatment is lack of participation by the support system. Whoever has the most discomfort or symptoms may seem to…
Dr Donna MarksJanuary 23, 2017
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