Is Workaholism a Real Addiction?
The problem isn’t over-working, it’s feeling compelled to over-work.
What Drives Substance Use Amongst Artists?
Composer Kitt Wakeley discusses how addiction has affected the people he loves and why he tries to help others fight addiction.
How to Help Someone in a Dark Place
Watching a loved one struggle is tough. But there are ways you can help.
Free or Affordable Alternatives to AA in Southern California
A guide to free or affordable evidence-based alternatives to AA in Southern California (and beyond).
One Morning, I Felt Like Drinking. So I Asked Myself Why.
Judgment doesn’t help when you’re craving a drink. Curiosity does.
What To Do When Your Kid Is Lying
In my work with families, parents often ask, “What should I do when I know my kid is lying to me?” Here’s my advice.
5 Reasons Why Sobriety Shouldn’t Be The Only Option
Ideas about how to treat addiction are so widespread that it seems almost impossible to imagine alternatives. However, another way is possible.
Post-Addiction Boredom
Once the substance use is gone, the boredom that takes its place can be overwhelming.
For Therapists: California’s New Marijuana Laws
Download materials from Evo’s workshop, Law and Ethics of California’s New Marijuana Laws.
Could Ayahuasca Help With Addiction?
Preliminary studies indicate potential for ayahuasca-assisted addiction treatment.