Following the recent announcement of changes by the Federal Government in policies regarding the use of Buprenorphine, an antagonist medication used in addiction treatment, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT felt it was important to discuss a reaction to the changes and share it with the podcast listeners. The conversation addresses information about what…
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Drug legalization – now here is a real debate! On this podcast episode, we take a deeper dive into this issue as Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder and David Livingston, LMFT discuss the difficult question. Episode 21: Should Drugs Be Legalized or Decriminalized? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Welcome back, everyone. Certainly glad to…
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On this episode Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder and David Livingston, LMFT discuss the question: Is addiction a choice? This question is much more controversial than many people know and can be complicated by assumptions and judgment. Episode 20: Is Addiction a Choice? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Hi, everyone, welcome back and…
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Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder and David Livingston, LMFT discuss the complicated relationship between Trauma and Addiction. Episode 19: Does Trauma Cause Addiction? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Hello, everyone, welcome back to the Waismann Method podcast with your hosts Clare Waismann and David Livingston. I’m Dwight Hurst and I’m going to be posing the question…
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Today on the podcast, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder, and David Livingston, LMFT discuss these powerful questions: Is relapse part of the recovery process? What role do relapse behaviors and other setbacks play in treatment? Episode 18: Is Relapse Part of Recovery? Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Hi, everybody, welcome back to the Waismann Method podcast, I’m your…
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On this podcast episode Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat founder, and David Livingston, LMFT address two questions: What can be problematic about the use of the term “addict?” Are there people who cannot defeat addiction? Episode 17: Harmful Labels in Addiction and Recovery and Defeating Addiction Dwight Hurst, CMHC: Welcome…
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The Invisible Epidemic Substance abuse among the elderly is not just a reality but also a growing problem. Seniors are especially vulnerable because of the unique challenges they face from the natural aging process. Sadly enough, this population’s health needs continue to be ignored, which places them at a higher risk for alcohol and drug abuse.…
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Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT talk today about Domus Retreat®, an important resource within the Waismann Method treatment process. The conversation addresses information about Domus, and important considerations to be aware of in planning the beginning stages of addiction, recovery, sobriety maintenance, and aftercare. Episode 16: What Is Domus Retreat and Why Is…
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No definitive answer currently appears in the literature to answer the question – “Can opiate withdrawal trigger rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flare?” However, we do see related materials about the use of opioid therapy and treatment of RA. Some of this related material can begin to help us answer this question about the effects of opiate…
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Although current literature does not clearly document the misdiagnosis of opioid withdrawal/abuse as fibromyalgia, it does address related issues. One example is the Fitzcharles et al. article “Opioid use, misuse, and abuse in patients labeled as fibromyalgia.” The article raises concerns about the long-term effects of the use of opioid therapy. The article also notes…
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