A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D.
A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP, is a board certified clinical psychologist and president of Practical Recovery (addiction treatment), an addiction treatment facility in La Jolla (San Diego), CA, focusing on collaborative care and self-empowerment.
Articles by this Author
Debunking the Myth About AA
- By A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D.
- Published 17/02/2009
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The primary myth about AA is that “it is the only thing that works” Of course, like other myths, there is some truth in this one
Beginning to Resolve Ambivalence About Changing an Addiction
- By A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D.
- Published 17/02/2009
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To accomplish almost anything in life two basic elements are required: 1) we need to want to accomplish the task, and 2) we need to know how to accomplish it In changing an addiction, knowing how to change is typically less important than wanting to change
Should I Change Addictions One at a Time, or All at Once?
- By A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D.
- Published 17/02/2009
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Most people have more than one significant addiction Smokers tend to be drinkers
Let the Buyer Beware About Addiction Treatment
- By A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D.
- Published 20/01/2009
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The Latin phrase caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”) suggests that sellers may not inform buyers of everything buyers might want to know about the purchase they are considering Caveat emptor certainly applies when considering services from the highly competitive addiction treatment industry