Edward Wilson
Dr. Edward Wilson has been developing and providing alternative alcohol counseling, including moderation, sincve 1990. He is the co-founder and Clinical Director of Your Empowering Solutions, Inc, located in S. California. http://www.non12step.com
Articles by this Author
Alcohol Abuse, Abstinence and Moderation: AA and 12 Step Alternatives
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
There is a wide range of solutions to alcohol related problems if you look hard enough. Don't fall for the ads, myths, and depressing outcomes.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Relapse is a Choice
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Relapse isn't the return of a "disease." It's a personal choice and should be regarded as such - not a convenient excuse for avoiding responsibility for one's actions.
Women: When Your Partner Drinks Too Much
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Your partner is drinking too much and you don't know what to do? Here's the answer.
Campral and Antabuse - Medications Supporting Abstinence?
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
The use of both the aversive Antabuse and the post-abstinence Campral appear to have some limited use in treating alcohol abuse. The choice to use either should be carefully considered given the negative side effects of the first and the dubious finding of the second.
Can Alcoholics Recover and Drink in Moderation?
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Decades or research, as well as everyone's observations, say moderation of alcohic behaviors is common. So what's the problem with the treatment industry? Almost everything.
Alcohol Treatment Success
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Need help? Confused by the hype? Being skeptical helps. Read ahead for a modest dose of reality.
Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Programs: What to Look For
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Have to find an alcohol rehab program? Here's how to look.
Naltrexone: Not a Magic Bullet, But Still Pretty Darn Good
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Anti-craving medication is available as treatment support. It won't cure the problem but it can help when used with CBT in a well designed plan.
Alcohol and Cigarettes - An Addictive Alliance
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Alcohol's anti-anxiety properties, with nicotine's counteracting antidepressent properties, make for a seductive but deadly mix. But it can be, and often has been, beaten.
Moderation: An Emerging Alcohol Treatment Option
- By Edward Wilson
- Published 01/7/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Wondering if someone needs to stop drinking? Or if moderating drinking is even possible? The good news is that it may be. Here's how.
