Why a sense of belonging is key to helping addiction patients
Recovery from addiction is a long and difficult process. A sense of belonging and acceptance can provide a strong foundation for rehabilitation. It can help combat the isolation that increases the risk of relapse and creates a safe space where clients feel supported...
Why family therapy for substance use disorders is so effective
Studies into relapse rates in substance misuse and the role of the family have shown that a lack of family support is an effective predictor of SUD relapse. When involved in the recovery process and cared for and supported through family therapy for substance use...
The importance of specialist LGBTQ+ addiction treatment
Studies have shown adults with a minoritized sexual identity are between 1.6 and 3.1 times more likely to have a substance use disorder (SUD) compared to their heterosexual counterparts. SAMHSA data reports that one-third of gay males, bisexual males and females had...
The challenges in treating prescription stimulant misuse in young adults
The United States has experienced a recent increase in stimulant prescriptions – and with it a rapid rise in prescription stimulant misuse in youth aged 12–17 years old and in young adults of 18–25 years of age, a problem that many fear is fast becoming comparable to...
The Use of Telehealth in Addiction Treatment
Virtual healthcare has rapidly evolved as a trend over the past decade. However, it was the emergence of a global healthcare crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic – that triggered unprecedented growth in telemedicine. This has now become part of the...
Books by Dr. Ross
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The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook |
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The Emotional Eating Workbook |
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The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook |
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Healing Body, Mind and Spirit |
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Miracles Beyond Medicine |
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About Dr. Carolyn Ross
Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH is a suboxone doctor and addiction therapist with offices in Denver and San Diego, who helps people with opioid addiction treatment, binge eating disorder treatment, eating disorder treatment, and more.