Author: Frank Capatch, Supervising Therapist (LCSW)


  • Is Medication Treatment Right for Me?

    Is Medication Treatment Right for Me?

    The renowned English philosopher Francis Bacon famously said, “The best part…

  • Can I Overcome Addiction on My Own?

    Can I Overcome Addiction on My Own?

    The renowned English philosopher Bernard Williams famously said, “Life is supposed…

  • How Do You Know if Your Depression Is Treatment-Resistant?

    How Do You Know if Your Depression Is Treatment-Resistant?

    The renowned Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh famously said, “Fear keeps…

  • Can I Convince Someone to Go to Rehab?

    Can I Convince Someone to Go to Rehab?

    The iconic English philosopher Jeremy Bentham famously said, “It is the…

  • How to Use Tools Like H.A.L.T. to Heal at the Cellular Level

    How to Use Tools Like H.A.L.T. to Heal at the Cellular Level

    The iconic English clergyman Thomas Fuller famously said, “He that cannot…

  • Triggers in Recovery: What Do Cravings Feel Like, and How Do I Overcome Them?

    Triggers in Recovery: What Do Cravings Feel Like, and How Do I Overcome Them?

    The iconic English philosopher John Stuart Mill famously said, “Actions are…

  • How Self-Medicating With Alcohol Can Make Anxiety Worse

    How Self-Medicating With Alcohol Can Make Anxiety Worse

    The iconoclastic English philosopher John Locke famously said, “What worries you,…

  • Should Alcohol Withdrawal Be Medically Supervised?

    Should Alcohol Withdrawal Be Medically Supervised?

    The iconic English Philosopher and author Alan Watts famously said, “Things…

  • Helping a Parent Get the Addiction Help They Need

    Helping a Parent Get the Addiction Help They Need

    The famed psychologist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross famously said, “Learning lessons is a…

  • What if I Relapse After Treatment?

    What if I Relapse After Treatment?

    One of the most important things to remember about a relapse…