john makohen's Blog, page 9
February 2, 2025
Debunking the Naloxone Myth: Overdose Reversal Requires Precision, Not Propaganda
The Myth of Excessive Naloxone Dosing: Why Science, Evidence, and Best Practices Disprove the Hype
January 28, 2025
Drug Counselor Self Care: The Key to Balance and Success in the Field
When you work in addiction counseling, you carry the weight of other people’s pain, struggles, and traumas every day.
January 26, 2025
Why SMART Recovery’s Flexible Approach Leaves AA’s One-Size-Fits-All Model in the Dust
Flexibility is Freedom: How SMART Recovery’s Customized Tools Outshine AA’s One-Size-Fits-All Model
January 25, 2025
The Sinclair Method: The Alcohol Recovery Hack AA Doesn’t Want You to Know About
They told you the only way to beat alcohol addiction was to quit cold turkey and go to meetings forever. They were wrong. Here’s the…
January 22, 2025
Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Limits of AA in Addressing Individual Recovery Needs
They told you the only way to beat alcohol addiction was to quit cold turkey and go to meetings forever. They were wrong. Here’s the…
January 21, 2025
Why AA Needs Trauma-Informed Care: A Path to True Healing
Addiction recovery cannot succeed without addressing the root causes of trauma.
January 19, 2025
The Hidden Struggle: How Winter Blues Can Lead to Substance Use and What You Can Do About It
Breaking the Winter Blues Cycle: How to Manage Seasonal Depression Without Falling Into Substance Use
January 15, 2025
10 AA Sayings That Do More Harm Than Good: Why Recovery Needs a Modern Makeover
Unpacking the outdated and harmful clichés of Alcoholics Anonymous — and why it’s time for a more compassionate approach to addiction…
January 14, 2025
Addressing Stigma: How Harm Reduction Humanizes Addiction Treatment
Rethink addiction care with compassion and evidence-based strategies that focus on dignity, safety, and real progress.
