Ever hear any of these expressions when talking about a person who is struggling with addiction?

• “All it takes to quit is will power…”
• “They have lost everything.  Now, they are about to lose their kids…”
• “They must not have hit their bottom yet…”
• “That person has a REAL problem, I don’t have that…”
• “Things will change…  Things will get better…”
• “They are so smart.  Why do they keep making stupid choices?”

The process of addiction and the process of recovery are quite fascinating and not as simple as they may seem.  Complex psychological processes are often at work affecting behavior.  This lively presentation will shed light on these processes and will help you have a more sophisticated understanding of addictive behavior and how to help facilitate change.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or Clock Hours Available!

Presenter:  Nicolas Taylor, Ph.D., CACIII

Consistently rated as one of the top instructors and large group trainers across the nation on the topic of community based substance abuse treatment, drug courts, pharmacology, and addictive behaviors Dr. Taylor has provided informative and engaging community presentations to a wide array of audiences. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Level III Certified Addictions Counselor, as well as the director of Taylor Behavioral Health in Montrose, CO.