– by Maureen Palmer & Mike Pond As Fentanyl overdoses make headlines coast to coast, it’s clear that there is an urgent need for effective, evidence-based treatment. But Fentanyl isn’t the only issue: in Canada, alcohol misuse is a much bigger problem. According to this rehab center in Houston, “approximately… Read more »
Best Full-Spectrum CBD Oils You Can Buy
Here are some of the best full-spectrum CBD products like this UltraCell full spectrum hemp oil that you can purchase today. What’s important here is that this article is merely a starting point. We highly recommend that you research and fully understand how the products you order work. They can be… Read more »
Medications to Treat Substance Use Disorders Slowly Gain Acceptance
Below is a direct cut and paste from an email I recently received from a colleague whose drinking had spiraled out of control. He managed to get a friend to lend him a few days’ worth of the prescription medication naltrexone, proven to reduce cravings. “The bottom line is that… Read more »
A Journey Into the Soul: Sharing My Personal Ayahuasca Experience
I was ready for the vomiting. I was not prepared for the yawns. Long, loud, dis-embodied yawns echoed in the jungle darkness, punctuated by tortured moans and retching as some two-dozen of us vomit relentlessly. An epic purge. My ayahausca retreat has begun. As a therapist specializing in problematic substance… Read more »
National Addictions Awareness Week
National Addictions Awareness Week is a powerful reminder of the importance of support and understanding for those facing addiction challenges. It’s also a time to explore holistic approaches to mental health and well-being, including the potential benefits of natural remedies. For instance, some are turning to alternative options like medicinal… Read more »
10 Ways To Improve Addictions Treatment, From Someone Who’s Been There
– by Maureen Palmer & Mike Pond As Fentanyl overdoses make headlines coast to coast, it’s clear that there is an urgent need for effective, evidence-based treatment. But Fentanyl isn’t the only issue: in Canada, alcohol misuse is a much bigger problem. According to Healthcare Business Today, “approximately 5 million… Read more »
Embracing Recovery, the Need for Human Connection and CRAFT
Written by Mike Pond for Recovery.org My name is Mike Pond and I’m a psychotherapist in Vancouver, Canada. I believe I bring a unique understanding and empathy to my clients battling substance use disorders – because I battled one myself, read more here about my recovery journey. From 2005 to 2010,… Read more »
New Vancouver-based company’s innovative approach makes treatment with naltrexone available to every Canadian battling an alcohol problem
Back in February we answered a question on our blog about the Sinclair Method, a process that promotes what’s called pharmacological extinction of alcoholism. We’re updating that information because a new company called Alavida has just opened in Canada, making the Sinclair Method available to everyone, regardless of where they… Read more »
The Fix interviews Michael Pond about ‘Wasted’
We are thrilled and honoured that Michael was interviewed by The Fix. Here is the interview in full: Michael Pond and Writing “Wasted” By Regina Walker “Wasted” is not just an addiction memoir–it’s also an exploration of our outdated approach to treatment. At age 50, Michael Pond was a successful… Read more »
Addiction Blog’s Review of Wasted
One of the world’s most popular addiction blogs reviewed Wasted – check it out: This is a true story of an alcoholic therapist who was struggling with his own alcohol problem. In his previous book “The Couch of Willingness”, Michael Pond and wife, Maureen Palmer, shared experiences with coping alcohol… Read more »
