Author Archives: drbopp
The Challenge of Choosing Effective Residential Treatment
Anyone who has tried to find residential treatment for themselves or a loved one knows the challenge of finding centers that provide evidence-based treatment with solid results. While this article specifically addresses treatment centers for eating disorders, many if not all … Continue reading
Using Research to Inform Substance Use Treatment
The vast majority of substance abuse treatment uses no research to vet techniques and relies on antiquated notions of addiction to guide interventions. This is a fantastic article that describes newer, empirically supported methods like motivational interviewing and harm reduction, … Continue reading
Predicting Bipolar Disorder in At-Risk Youth
I often speak with parents who are wondering if their children may have Bipolar Disorder. One of my areas of expertise is in diagnosing and treating this illness when it presents in young people and adolescents. While such a diagnosis can … Continue reading