46 Million Americans Cured of Alcoholism…

The 21st century has brought stunning advances in the way we look at science, technology, health and personal development.  However, the field of psychology has fallen behind in embracing progressive and proven models of recovery for substance use related concerns.  There is hope for those who struggle and numerous tools and supports for recovery besides […]

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Are You A Risky Alcohol Drinker?

Not all problem drinkers need to quit….The old model of labeling and black and white thinking is no longer relevant or helpful…Full Spectrum Recovery and Counseling has been providing common sense and practical strategies for moderate drinking for 20 years. All drinkers have choices… ~ Len Van Nostrand, M.A., CCP More people are consuming alcohol […]

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Opiate Addiction | Opioid Addiction

Opiate overuse and subsequent addiction has become one of the most destructive forces in our culture. Concerned family members are the most influential in helping their loved ones find recovery. Full Spectrum Recovery and Counseling is committed to helping families find peace and freedom from addiction. ~ Len Van Nostrand, M.A., CCP The terms “opioid” […]

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The Role of Language in Recovery

I am heartened to hear Andrew Tatarsky addressing the role of language in the recovery community.  In this post, Dr. Tatarsky describes how a colleague of his made a comment about the “addict” and that “untruths… come with the territory.” The comment disturbed him enough that he was inspired to write this post on his […]

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Harm Reduction Made Me a Much Better Family Therapist

The treatment world still remains stuck in the 20th century, punishing and stigmatizing those who will not choose to quit immediately or who continue to use. The failure of the zero tolerance “clean and sober ” model has led to numerous abuses in treating centers and counseling offices and plays a primary role in a […]

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How Useful Is Alcoholic Anonymous If You Don’t Fit The Mold?

The world of recovery has undergone massive changes in the last decade. the 21st century has opened up our understanding of the multidimensional nature of the addictive experience. However, there are some things that have not changed. The disease concept still has fervent advocates. The concept of a lifelong progressive illness remains a fixed given […]

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The War On Drugs: A Cultural Mistake

Our culture has suffered greatly from a misguided and puritanical focus on eliminating substance use. There is a general uprising of protest against draconian laws that harshly punish those who choose to use substances. Recent research on the benefits of psychedelic medicine has also experienced a renaissance and the treatment industry at large is undergoing […]

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Loved One Has An Addiction? What Helps and What Doesn’t

After providing intervention services for years, I began to see how useful the CRAFT approach can be, especially for parents who are so concerned about helping their kids in a constructive way. My training and certification as a CRAFT therapist has helped me to deliver research proven strategies and tools that work. ~ Len Van […]

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