Author: Dr. Warren Taff MD

Dr. Warren Taff MD, graduated from the University of Birmingham, England School of Medicine, with a BA from Rutgers University. He then went on to UCLA School of Public Health in Los Angeles Health and Human Services and received an MPH. He also attended an internship in internal medicine, with the Veterans Administration. Dr. Taff’s residency includes General Psychiatry at USC, with elective residencies at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia, and Royal College of Psychiatry. Board certifications include American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Taff has extensive experience in both psychiatry and addiction medicine, extending from 1979 to present. He has held professional titles that include Chief of Staff and Medical Directorship in both hospitals and private sectors.

Posted on October 15, 2022January 3, 2024
Dr. Warren Taff MD
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Volunteering With the Local Community

Once in recovery, we may feel as though we have been disconnected from ourselves, friends, and family. We might have a heightened desire to feel more involved with our loved ones and our local community. By leaning into these feelings, we can reacclimatize ourselves to society. What Can Community Mean to Us? The word community […]

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How Can Setting Boundaries Help Our Recovery?

When we search for behaviors surrounding substance abuse, we will likely find evidence that points to a lack of boundaries. A boundary could also be called a limit or a dividing line, which lies between what is acceptable for you and what is not. Before seeking treatment, this may not be a concept that we […]

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Posted on October 12, 2022January 3, 2024
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Partial Hospitalization Programs

When we are searching for a treatment program that works for us, we may discover that treatment is not a “one size fits all.” We are all unique in who we are, how we struggle with substance use, and how severe our addiction is. While some people greatly benefit from an inpatient program, others may […]

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What Does Forgiveness Mean In Recovery?

When we have wronged others, especially loved ones, or experienced harmed ourselves, we often seek forgiveness as a way to find peace within ourselves and our community. You may have felt out of control and injured others and yourself during your struggle with substance abuse. It may help to know that this is normal. Since […]

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Better Foods for Our Brain Power

When in recovery, we can implement healthier habits in many aspects of our lives. Adapting a healthy lifestyle can help keep us in sobriety. It can also help us feel better about ourselves physically and mentally. Certain foods have been shown to improve our brain power. It can be an especially good idea to incorporate […]

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Posted on October 6, 2022January 3, 2024
Dr. Warren Taff MD
Mental Health

What Is the Importance of Community During Recovery?

Going through recovery can be a challenging and lonely road. Inevitably, recovery isolates us from communities we have previously engaged in. Throughout the process of recovery, there are many ups and downs that we do not always have the tools to persevere beyond. This is why community support, which looks different for each person, can […]

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A Coping Mechanism for Anxiety: The 5-4-3-2-1 Method

Those of us who struggle with anxiety may go from feeling okay to extremely anxious in seconds. It can be difficult to pinpoint why this feeling happens or when it will happen. The 5-4-3-2-1 Method When we are experiencing anxiety, it can feel overwhelming and surreal. We can find it challenging to decipher what’s real […]

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How Can Narrative Therapy Help People Overcome Trauma?

We are not able to control what has happened to us in the past and what trauma we have experienced, but we can control how we move forward. The power over our healing process belongs to us, even if we don’t feel like it does. There are different approaches we can take with guidance from […]

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Realizing Personal Goals in Recovery

We may have had goals and aspirations before struggling with substance abuse. However, we often learn more about ourselves as we go through recovery, and our vision for our lives may have changed. How do we decide where to go after treatment? How do we figure out if we still have the same goals as […]

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How Can Your Hobbies Impact Recovery?

Some people see hobbies as something to do to fill the time. They are meant to be enjoyed and don’t seem to have much impact beyond that. However, this view underestimates how much of a difference having a hobby can make. Hobbies can be a fantastic way to stay on track with recovery while improving […]

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