Addiction remains one of the most pervasive challenges in public health, and while traditional therapeutic methods, such as individual and group therapy, have proven effective, new research indicates that supplemental treatments may enhance recovery outcomes. Recent studies have highlighted promising developments in the field of addiction treatment, particularly the potential role of drugs typically used…
Category: Dr. Corby’s Blogs
This article details the new “Super Drunk” law (BAC >.17) and new legal consequences. The law went into effect 10-31-10:
http://www.michbar.org/journal/pdf/pdf4article1654.pdf
Welcome
Hello and thank you for visiting my website. I am a clinical psychologist in Birmingham, Michigan in the metro Detroit area, and Cheboygan, Michigan in Northern Michigan, focusing on the treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders. In my practice, as a certified Cognitive Therapist through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy in Philadelphia, I…
Lawyer’s Guide to the DSM-5 for Substance Use Disorders
If your Michigan operator’s license has been revoked for multiple drunk driving arrests, then a hearing will be required before your license can be reinstated. At this hearing, you will be required to submit a substance abuse evaluation. This is defined by the applicable administrative rules as follows: (o) “Substance abuse evaluation” means a written…
Bi-Weekly Personal Growth Group
Bi-Weekly Wednesday Psychodrama Group with Dr. CorbyThis 2 1/2 hour twice monthly psychodrama group is an on-going personal growth co-ed group for men and women. These groups will use psychodramatic techniques, sociometry, and many other empirically-supported methods to enhance personal development. In this group we address a wide variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, distorted…
Trial Lawyer’s Use of Psychodrama
Psychodrama is a deep action method developed by Jacob Levy Moreno (1889-1974), in which people enact scenes from their lives, dreams or fantasies in an effort to gain new insights and understandings, and practice new and more satisfying behaviors.[i] Psychodrama is an amazingly versatile modality. As a method of healing it has been used in…
Cognitive Therapy for Substance Abuse
Here’s an interesting article by well-known and respected Dr. Kadden at the University of Connecticut, explaining in great detail the functional analysis and approach to substance abuse treatment from the cognitive therapy perspective. It is written for other psychologists, so it contains psycho-lingo, but is very descriptive for anyone interested in this level of understanding…
How to Find the Right Therapist
Once you have made the decision to seek treatment for your psychological and/or addiction concern, the next thing you will need to decide is with whom to treat. You will also need to make this decision as you look for someone to prepare you substance abuse evaluation for your Michigan Driver License Restoration Hearing. One thing…
How I Can Help With Your Driver License Restoration Case
If your Michigan driver’s license has been revoked or suspended you may have a need to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol problem. In fact, it is likely that such treatment will be necessary in order for you to regain your driving privileges. At the office of Dr. Elizabeth A. Corby we are here…