Alcohol and Addiction                                                                 

Dr. Rader’s approach to alcohol abuse counseling and addiction therapy combines several philosophies and techniques to create a variety of rehabilitation programs, both traditional and innovative. Dr. Rader provides compassionate, customized treatment in an outpatient setting, which allows the dependent person a route to recovery that is specifically tailored to his or her needs – and is easier to work around than many inpatient programs. Clients who resist typical recovery programs frequently find that Dr. Rader’s therapy is a perfect fit for their lifestyle.
Unlike many psychologists, Dr. Rader provides custom treatment for individuals looking to break out of the chronic relapse cycle, as well as those hoping to solve their addiction once and for all. All of the treatment methods she employs focus on maintaining a strong, grounded foundation in recovery and personal growth.
Dr. Rader was the Clinical Director of A Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center.
Dr. Rader developed Multi Family Groups to create an environment for clients to be assited by families who have achieved chemical dependency recovery. In addition Dr. Rader has produced treatment plans for individuals with food, gambling, sex, and relationship addictions, adult children of alcoholics, in addition to opiate, cocaine, and pain killer dependence. Dr. Rader works alongside another psychologist as well as a Psychiatrist to ensure a balanced withdrawal.

Addiction is a psychological and/or physical inability to stop or disengage from harmful behavior.  This includes behaviors such as: consuming a chemical or drug, inappropriate activity, or other abuses, even though this may cause psychological and physical damage. The term addiction does not only refer to dependence on illegal substances.   A person who continues a particular drug or engaging in detrimental activity is described as having a dependence.
Another form of addiction involves an inability to stop engaging in detrimental activities. This includes gambling, over-eating, or excessive working. In these instances, a person would be described as having a behavioral addiction.
Addiction can also be described as a chronic disease. This sometimes begins with taking a prescribed medication,  and then results in a dependence on that same medication. Currently in the United States there is an overuse of prescribed opioid painkillers.  This has been found to cause an average of up to 115 deaths daily in the United States.
When a person develops an addiction, they are not able to control the use of a substance, or to stop an activity. They have become dependent on the activity or substance to cope with life.
Every year, addiction to alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and prescription opioids costs the United States economy approximately $740 billion in treatment and rehabilitation. This also would include time lost from work, and possible criminal behavior.  Most people begin using drugs voluntarily. However, with some people, the drug or behavior takes over, and addiction is the result.


Chronic Relapse
 
Chronic relapse occurs when a person has been treated for drug, alcohol or eating addiction but returns to the negative behavior. This is frustrating, sometimes painful, and can even be dangerous. Addiction is considered a chronic illness, therefore, relapse is common. Relapse can be treated and/or prevented with long-term, individualized therapy. This is a lengthy procedure that combines treatment, group support, support from family members, and treatment for other conditions. Chronic relapse also requires lifestyle changes, and avoiding situations that result in a return to negative behavior

Unlike many psychologists, Dr. Rader provides custom treatment for individuals looking to break out of the chronic relapse cycle, as well as those hoping to solve their addiction once and for all. All of the treatment methods she employs focus on maintaining a strong, grounded foundation in recovery and personal growth.