WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay

Overcoming resistance includes Active Listening Techniques to disengage elements of DEFENSIVENESS. Assertiveness includes: EMPATHY; PERSPECTIVE TAKING; as well EMPIRICISM and HYPOTHETICO-DEDUCTIVE REASONING. CONTACT US: 304-523-9673 (WORD); TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; www. TheWORDHouse.com.

Binary thought is a product of not only being human, but also culture and psychosocial influence as well biochemistry. Too much one way may be as troublesome as too much the other. As is with most everything in life, BALANCE becomes the target and psychotherapy can help. CONTACT US at 304-523-9673 (WORD); TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; or The WORDHouse.com.

Clinical Behavioral Health concerns begin as early as childhood, and if not properly differentiated from NORMAL development, do indeed lead to a potential lifetime of difficulties. CONTACT US: TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; www. TheWORDHouse.com; or 304-523-9673 (WORD).

Depression may be tied to when you go to sleep as much many other aspects of life. Control what you can to be as healthy as possible mentally and physically. CONTACT US @ TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; or VISIT US On-Line @ TheWordHouse.com; or The WORD House on Facebook.

CANNABIDIOL (CBD) offers the promise of alternative to both illicit as well prescription use of substances, otherwise intentioned to the therapeutic treatment of both numerous health and behavioral health disorders. Unlike Cannabis, commercial CBD does not have the active ingredient which brings about the most deleterious psychoactive effects of marijuana.

The first step to treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder is to admit, as does the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, that it exists. After that, the American Society of Addiction Medicine treatment matrix may be applied, with the determined level of care contingent upon where one might indeed fall on the continuum of psychological and biological need. In the end, not o...

Cannabis use has numerous safety issues associated. Examining the psychoactive and physiological affects/effects of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in Cannabis, tells much about what may happen with long-term use. CONTACT: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. thewordhouse@frontier.com

According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Cannabis Use Disorder exists and represents a true behavioral health concern. Besides the risk of tolerance and withdrawal, the psychoactive ingredients in Cannabis not only interferes with childhood and adolescent physical and psychological development, but is a risk factor for adult Substance Use Disorder difficulties. CONTACT: Michael Davi...

Respective of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Treatment Matrix, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and NICOTINE Replacement are two effective approaches to addressing Nicotine Use Disorder. Combining Early Intervention with Outpatient Care aid to arrest the use of not only Nicotine, but also Tobacco and Vape Cessation in addressing both biochemical and psychological factors contributing to a...

The primary psychoactive substance in tobacco is nicotine. As basis for misuse and dependence, nicotine makes associated health and behavioral health disorders associated with tobacco difficult to treat. Because of nicotine tolerance and withdrawal, a diagnosis of Tobacco Related Use Disorder often requires clinical intervention. CONTACT: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. thewordhouse@frontier.com

Review of the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, identification of stimulant intoxication, with general treatment considerations, based upon American Society of Addiction Medicine Level of Care criterion. CONTACT: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. thewordhouse@frontier.com

Recent study indicates cocaine (stimulant) as the second most addictive and addicted substance in the United States behind heroin (opioid). The American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual also includes in the category of Stimulant Use Disorder both amphetamine, and methamphetamine. Diagnostic criterion, as well American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) treatment recomme...

All Substance Use Disorders share much in common. Many of the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, criterion are one and the same across all categories of substances identified. Were it that the human condition most generally would be prone to Addiction, ALL humanity appears to require a HIGHER POWER to save them. CONTACT: Michael David Clay, D.Min., M.A. thewordhou...

Where one lies on a continuum of emotional, psychological, and spiritual maturity, speaks to the need for more intensive and/or restrictive measures and modes of treatment in order to achieve and maintain abstinence. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Levels 3.5, 3.7, and 4.0 of Residential Treatment represents the most intensive and restrictive substance abuse and chemical dependen...

Level 2.5 Partial Hospitalization and 3.1 Halfway House or DRUG Rehabilitation Centers both provide additional higher levels of care (more restrictive and/or greater intensity) for persons failing outpatient oriented modes of treatment. Consideration for residential placement is based upon the degree less intensive and/or restrictive interventions are considered successful in stopping opioid use,...

American Society of Addiction Medicine Level 2.1, Intensive Outpatient Services, differs for Level 1 Care in that it is more Intensive, Restrictive, and with more stringent Accountability. Dimensions of Readiness for Change, Risk-Relapse Potential, and Living Environment dictate that without an increased level of external control, the patient is not likely to be capable of not using illicit substa...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine Dimensions and Levels of Care correspond well with the physiological and psychological basis to Addictions Treatment overall. More then than simply a matter of physiology, the psychological necessarily ensures sustainability, as it comes to overcoming Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. Contact: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. Licensed Profession...

As the clinical presentation would include either overt INTOXIFICATION and/or RISK FOR WITHDRAWAL, there is also a corresponding risk for RELAPSE and ONGOING USE. Implicitly this risk thus reduces the efficacy of Level 1 Outpatient Care absent Medication Assist Treatments, such as that of combining psychological counseling with prescribed Buprenorphine and Naloxone. With an immediate reduction in...

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 1.0 is Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment for all Substance Related and Addictive Disorders. For a diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder, American Psychiatric Association - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (APA-DSM), the choice of whether to recommend a Medication Assist Treatment option with Outpatient care comes down to the sound estimation o...

Continued examination of the American Society of Addiction Medicine criterion of care, across all levels and dimensions of assessment, and recommendation for treatment. Contact: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor thewordhouse@frontier.com.

Combining the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, criterion with that of the American Society of Addiction Medicine criterion for appropriate levels of care, provides the best determination of where treatment begins for Opioid Abuse and Dependence. Contact: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor thewordhouse@frontier.com.

Interpretation of the findings associated with the diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder, speaks greatly, to not only the course or progression of disorder, but also appropriate intervention and recovery. Contact: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor thewordhouse@frontier.com.

Recognize the symptoms of Opioid MISUSE, according to the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, personalized implications, along with present avenues of credible care and treatment. Contact: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor thewordhouse@frontier.com.

Being honest and truthful is the only viable means to finding good answers and solutions in life. Self-destruction and oftentimes death follow lying to self. To live drug and alcohol-free requires one find courage enough to follow the facts to the only true answer; being true to yourself. Contact: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor thewordhouse@frontier.com.

How to know if you are a drug addict, based upon the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders. What it is to be an Addict, with treatment implications in mind. Contact: Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor thewordhouse@frontier.com.