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Chatham University’s Dr. John Dimoff shares his expertise on college drinking, substance abuse, and addictive behaviors
TITLE: Assistant Professor of Graduate Psychology, Chatham University FIELD/SPECIALTY: In his research, John Dimoff, Ph.D., primarily studies psychological aspects of health behaviors, including substance use and influenza vaccination; the application of theory and research from social psychology (e.g., shared reality theory) toward clinical, counseling, and health psychology topics; and training and education in health service psychology. TOPICS WHERE DR. DIMOFF CAN PROVIDE ANALYSIS AND INSIGHT: • College drinking: why college alcohol beliefs, such as idea that college drinking is a rite of passage, lead to increased drinking and drinking-related problems • College drinking and students of color • Psychological aspects of substance abuse • Addictive behaviors • Social psychology DR. JOHN DIMOFF BIOGRAPHY John…
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Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone with Substance Use Disorder by Lisa Katona Smith MEd (Author)
I would like to share a new addition to our Christmas Gift Guide 25: Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone with Substance Use Disorder by Lisa Katona Smith MEd (Author). I received a copy of the book in exchange for this review. Inside this post are my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. I love how the Author shares insights into the complicated process of recovery. I know about substance abuse disorder firsthand from my dad’s drinking problem. Along with David’s drinking problem and drug abuse which he had stopped with when we…
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The connection between drug abuse and mental illness – Five crucial points to remember
The connection between drug abuse and mental illness – Five crucial points to remember Getting addicted to drugs is a form of mental illness. It is caused by a blend of environmental, behavioral, and biological factors and leads to changes in brain function and structure. And similar to various other mental ailments, even addiction brings down a person’s capacity to function at school, work, cope with taxing situations and maintain stable relationships. It might be a common fact, but it’s only a fraction of the story. The association between mental illness and addiction is more complicated than people can fathom. In this regard, you need to know the five crucial…
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