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Emotion Management Skills Group – Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Posted on January 16, 2012 by tatarsky

The Center for Optimal Living is starting a Mindfulness-based Emotion Management Skills Group this Wednesday January 18 at 6 PM. This group will provide an introduction to mindfulness and emotion management techniques. These skills are designed to promote a more … Continue reading →

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Six Million Will Die in 2010 from Smoking, Researchers Predict

Posted on August 30, 2011 by tatarsky

JoinTogether.org August 27th 2009 Six million people worldwide will die from smoking-related illnesses next year, according to the annual Tobacco Atlas report from the American Cancer Society. “Tobacco accounts for one out of every 10 deaths worldwide and will claim 5.5 … Continue reading →

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Information, Not Scare Tactics, Helps Smokers Quit: Study

Posted on January 15, 2011 by tatarsky

JoinTogether.org A new study finds that smokers who called a tobacco quitline were twice as likely to experience short-term success in quitting if they heard positive messages rather than negative ones, MedPage Today reported Jan. 8. Researcher Benjamin A. Toll, Pd.D., … Continue reading →

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Holistic Treatment Conference: Changing the Way We Look at Recovery

Posted on April 28, 2010 by tatarsky

Holistic Treatment: Changing the way we look at recovery Foods that lower depression and anxiety. Learn this and more at the Holistic Treatment Conference How Diet Affects Mood Disorders Associated with Addictions A recently published article* in the American Journal of … Continue reading →

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US Drug Policy at the UN. Is the Glass Becoming More Than Half Full?

Posted on March 12, 2010 by tatarsky

By Allan Clear Huffington post Here’s the good news: From what I’m seeing here on the ground here at the 53rd annual UN global drug policy meeting in Vienna, the public face of US drug policy has changed overall under … Continue reading →

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ModerateDrinking.com is a New, Scientifically Proven, Program

Posted on March 6, 2010 by tatarsky

“Our web site is for drinkers who want to change their drinking. If you are looking for answers about moderate drinking or abstaining, you may find our program useful. We can help you make responsible decisions about your drinking. We … Continue reading →

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Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy in Spanish and Chinese

Posted on March 6, 2010 by tatarsky

Dear Friends, I am pleased to let you know that the following paper of mine is now available in Spanish and Chinese for free download on my website, www.andrewtatarsky.com, under Publications: Harm reduction psychotherapy: Extending the reach of traditional substance use … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Harm Reductions Trainings in the NYC Area

Posted on March 3, 2010 by tatarsky

MARCH 18-21, 2010 - NEW YORK CITY Dr. Tatarsky will present a workshop, Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Survivors of Trauma, as part of a pre-conference institute, Effective Approaches for Treating Traumatic Stress and Addiction, at MaleSurvivor : 2010 International … Continue reading →

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Guilt-Based Anti-Alcohol Ads Can Backfire

Posted on March 1, 2010 by tatarsky

Research Summary JoinTogether.org Using shame or guilt to try to prevent overconsumption of alcohol can actually cause people to drink more, researchers say. Researcher Adam Duhachek of the Indiana Kelley School of Business and colleagues said that ads that link alcohol … Continue reading →

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Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) Are a Global Crisis

Posted on February 26, 2010 by tatarsky

When someone develops an infection at a hospital or other patient care facility that they did not have prior to treatment, this is referred to as a healthcare-associated (sometimes hospital-acquired) infection (HAI). Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a global crisis affecting … Continue reading →

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