Treatment
Betty Ford Center provides insight and information on various topics related to addiction, treatment and recovery.
March 29th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: I keep hearing the term “alcoholic personality” from some recovering persons. Is there such a thing and if there is, what is it? Answer: There does not seem to be any kind of particular pre-morbid personality in alcoholics. Pre-morbid refers to...
March 22nd, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: My 21-year-old son is normally a quiet and friendly person who has never been in any trouble. Until this past year, he did not drink any alcohol, but when he started to drink he got into trouble every time. Even though he and his friends tell me that he...
Counseling support for those experiencing alcoholism and addiction
August 2nd, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: If - as you say - “nicotine is just as addictive, more deadly, than cocaine,”...
June 7th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: I was never depressed until I started drinking heavily. Even after I became sober a...
Medical commentary on addiction-related topics
November 1st, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question : I am a student majoring in American literature. During my research I have found...
October 25th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question : Why do alcoholics say that they are still alcoholics after 15 or 20 years of...
The Betty Ford Center offers treatment programs for alcoholics, addicts and their families
August 27th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: What is the difference between outpatient and inpatient alcohol treatment? Are...
June 24th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: What is the children’s program in alcohol treatment centers? Answer:...
12-Step program information and advice on maintaining sobriety
October 4th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question : My mother had a stroke three years ago. With intensive rehabilitation she is now...
September 20th, 2011 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question : I have been going to A.A. for a number of years now, but every couple of months I...
Learn about therapeutic support in recovery
June 24th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: What is aversion therapy? Answer: Aversion therapy is a kind of...
June 24th, 2010 - James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: Will you say something about acupuncture. I have heard that some people in...
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