What if addiction treatment didn’t start with abstinence? Dr. Andrew Tatarsky presents a model that meets people where they are, focusing on engagement, collaboration, and gradual change. This approach increases retention and creates real-world progress.

John Makohen outlines the early warning signs of alcohol use disorder and emphasizes the critical role substance use counselors play in early identification and intervention.

Addiction isn’t a character flaw — it’s a pattern written in the brain. But the same brain that addiction rewires can also heal. Understanding this changes how we treat substance use disorder, how we support recovery, and how we see ourselves.