We All Use Something is an episode about the what, when, where, and why of our substance use and a revolutionary approach to substance abuse treatment called Harm Reduction Therapy. Most of us use something - be it drugs/alcohol, food, exercise, gambling, Facebook - to try to cope with difficult feelings. Maybe we want to feel less of something or more of something else. So how can we help ourselves manage our coping strategy so it doesn't lead to bigger problems than the ones we were trying to solve in the first place. Let's put morality and labels like "addict" aside and explore our use from a curious and compassionate lens. A lens that says, "you are the expert of your life."
Meet the Expert
Meet the Expert
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Cynthia Hoffman, MFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice for 15 years in San Francisco. She works with individuals and couples, some with co-occurring mental health issues, in addition to her work in community settings. In her private practice, Cynthia runs Harm Reduction therapy groups for people who are trying to change the way they drink and use. She also provides training and consultation to other therapists interested in learning about Harm Reduction. You can learn more at www.cynthiahoffmanmft.com. |
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Resources
Harm Reduction Coalition
Harm Reduction Therapy Center
Over the Influence by Patt Denning, Jeannie Little, and Adina Glickman
Drug Policy Alliance
Alternatives to 12-step and/or abstinence based recovery
Moderation Management (not abstinence based)
Life Ring (secular, abstinence based)
Smart Recovery (abstinence based, not 12 step)
References
Julie Holland at Drug Policy Reform Conference 2011 clip used with permission from Drug Policy Alliance
Drug, Set, and Setting: The Basis for Controlled Intoxicant Use by Norman E. Zinberg, M.D. (1984)
Motivational Interviewing
Prochaska & DiClemente's "Stages of Change"
"Aide says Nixon's war on drugs targeted blacks, hippies" by Tom LoBianco, CNN
Credits
Produced by: Lily Sloane
Theme Song by: Topher M. Lewis
"60 Days", "All the Songs", & "Every Rise" by: Joel St. Julien from the EP Every Rise
"Feelings" by: Nina Pine and Lily Sloane
Clip from Dr. Phil show and "Friends" Theme Song used under Fair Use Act.
Special Thanks to the brave strangers at Zeitgeist, Blackthorn Pub, and Club 1778 who shared your thoughts and experiences.
Harm Reduction Coalition
Harm Reduction Therapy Center
Over the Influence by Patt Denning, Jeannie Little, and Adina Glickman
Drug Policy Alliance
Alternatives to 12-step and/or abstinence based recovery
Moderation Management (not abstinence based)
Life Ring (secular, abstinence based)
Smart Recovery (abstinence based, not 12 step)
References
Julie Holland at Drug Policy Reform Conference 2011 clip used with permission from Drug Policy Alliance
Drug, Set, and Setting: The Basis for Controlled Intoxicant Use by Norman E. Zinberg, M.D. (1984)
Motivational Interviewing
Prochaska & DiClemente's "Stages of Change"
"Aide says Nixon's war on drugs targeted blacks, hippies" by Tom LoBianco, CNN
Credits
Produced by: Lily Sloane
Theme Song by: Topher M. Lewis
"60 Days", "All the Songs", & "Every Rise" by: Joel St. Julien from the EP Every Rise
"Feelings" by: Nina Pine and Lily Sloane
Clip from Dr. Phil show and "Friends" Theme Song used under Fair Use Act.
Special Thanks to the brave strangers at Zeitgeist, Blackthorn Pub, and Club 1778 who shared your thoughts and experiences.