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Andrew Tatarsky
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Andrew holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and works with people who struggle with drugs and their families. He developed "Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP)" to treat a wide range of risky and addictive behaviors. IHRP combines relational psychoanalysis, CBT, and mindfulness within a harm reduction framework. It meets individuals wherever they are on their journey of positive change and works collaboratively to help them discover their truth and identify goals and strategies that best suit their needs. Andrew's therapy approach is described in his book, "Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems."
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Aug 22, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Why People Keep Returning to the Self-Defeating Behaviors They Hate
Why do people return to behaviors they genuinely hate? Andrew Tatarsky explains that harmful patterns often began as coping strategies that offered relief, protection, connection, or escape. Through Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, the question shifts from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What is this behavior doing for me?”
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May 2, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: The Framework
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.
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Mar 27, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Extending the reach of traditional substance use treatment
Harm reduction meets people where they are - without requiring abstinence as the starting point. Dr. Andrew Tatarsky's article explains how that shift expands treatment access and improves outcomes.
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