4:22 Better Ways To Help Teens Struggling With Addiction
Most teen addiction programs still demand sobriety before offering help. Dr. Lori Washton explains why that approach fails young people—and how a more realistic, compassionate model gets better results.
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6:08 What 50 Years in Addiction Treatment Taught Me
After five decades as an addiction specialist, Dr. Washton shares the 5 most important lessons about addiction treatment that everyone should understand.
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2:28 Relapse Isn't "Failure"
The Harm Reduction Model avoids the word "relapse" and instead focuses on progress, not perfection. Instead of framing a drinking episode as failure, harm reduction looks at it as a bump in the road.
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2:26 How Much Drinking Is Too Much?
How do you know when drinking has crossed the line from casual to concerning? We break down the signs that your drinking pattern may be moving into risky territory.
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2:54 Can Ozempic Treat Alcohol Addiction?
New research and real-world clinical experiences are pointing toward something surprising: GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce alcohol cravings.
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5:44 How Many People Are Actually "Alcoholics"
For decades, addiction treatment has been dominated by abstinence-only programs. But today, harm reduction is gaining traction as an evidence-based alternative.
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1:52 Why Binge Drinking Is Harder to Quit Than Daily Drinking
Binge drinking is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—patterns of alcohol misuse. We break down why episodic binge drinking can be even harder to control than daily drinking.
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2:24 Can Non-Alcoholic Beer Really Help You Stay Sober?
Many people trying to quit or moderate their drinking wonder whether nonalcoholic beverages or cannabis can actually help—or make things worse.
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7:04 Why Most Alcoholics Wait Years Before Asking for Help
Coming to terms with an alcohol use disorder isn't always straightforward. This video explores what actually pushes people to seek addiction treatment.
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2:58 Why Group Therapy Works Better Than AA for Alcohol Problems
Discover the real power of group therapy and how it differs from AA meetings in supporting those facing alcohol use disorder.
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2:30 The Medications That Actually Stop Alcohol Cravings
Learn about the FDA-approved medications that can help reduce alcohol cravings and support recovery.
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