– 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 »
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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 »
Mike & Maureen’s Positive Communication CRAFT Session
Dr. Jeff Foote from the Center for Motivation and Change discusses positive communication in the CRAFT model with Mike Pond and Maureen Palmer. Learn more through the Interactive Guide.