8 reasons addiction carries a stigma
If addiction is a chronic brain disease, why do we still think it's a moral failing?
Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 4:00 PM UTC 34Life The Fix, addiction, Recovery
Dr. Richard Juman
Life The Fix, addiction, Recovery
Redefining addiction
The revision of the DSM—the shrinks' bible—has infuriated addiction specialists and advocates
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 3:01 PM UTC 34Life addiction, Psychiatry, Medicine
Richard Juman is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of addiction for over 25 years, providing direct clinical care, supervision, program development and administration across multiple settings. A specialist in geriatric care and organizational change, he is also the president of theNew York State Psychological Association. His email is dr.richard.juman@gmail.com; he tweets are twitter:@richardjuman
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