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The Power of Recovery: A Journey, A Mission, A Movement
The Power of Recovery is rooted in the life story of our co-author, Chad Perdue, as he faced his substance use disorder.
Tom O'Connor
1 day ago9 min read
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Combating America’s Opioid Crisis
Effective treatment of addiction is paramount to saving lives. We must collectively strive to end the opioid crisis in America.
Tom O'Connor
Mar 275 min read
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Co-occurring mental disorders and neurodivergence from someone who truly understands you!
Did my Depression isolate me, or did my unrealized Autism isolate me and lead to worsening Depression?
Tom O'Connor
Mar 145 min read
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Meeting Clients Where They Are: Crafting Effective Substance Use Disorder Treatment Approaches
Effective treatment isn't about adhering to a single methodology - it's about meeting clients where they are and crafting approaches that ..
Tom O'Connor
Mar 37 min read
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Substance Use Challenges In Older Adults
Regrettably, substance abuse in older adults is becoming an increasing public health issue. The overdose crisis has spared no one.
Tom O'Connor
Feb 146 min read
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Heroes of Recovery: Inspiring Transformations in Substance Use Disorder
Heroes in Recovery is a grassroots movement that seeks to remove the social stigma associated with getting substance use disorder treatment.
Tom O'Connor
Jan 125 min read
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Discover Your Transformation Journey Through Adult Child Fire
Transformation allows people with adult-child syndrome (ACS) to take control of their lives and continue living a life of change.
Tom O'Connor
Dec 27, 20247 min read
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What is Medical Detox From Substance Use?: Your Call To Action
Get professional help with addiction withdrawal and detox. Inpatient and outpatient treatment programs can address all types of substance
Tom O'Connor
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders
According to the American Addiction Centers, 20.3 million adults diagnosed with SUDs, and more than a 1/3 also suffer from mental illness...
Tom O'Connor
Oct 3, 202412 min read
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Is an Adult-Child Syndrome a Life Sentence?
By Tom O’Connor and Lauren Grawert, MD, FASAM, Co-Authors
Is there a recovery from Adult-Child Syndrome? Is there partial recovery?
Tom O'Connor
Sep 27, 20249 min read
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