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Insights on Addiction and Recovery

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By Kenneth Markowitz, MD, IMAC May 7, 2026
What does long-term recovery look like? Read my recent blog to learn more.
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By Kenneth Markowitz MD, IMAC February 5, 2026
A blog about effective boundary setting for those struggling with addiction.
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By Kenneth Markowitz MD, IMAC December 31, 2025
Ten recovery slogans to live by in 2026
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By Kenneth Markowitz MD, IMAC December 7, 2025
Lessons learned from Joe Walsh's song "Life's Been Good" about addiction and recovery.
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By Kenneth Markowitz November 24, 2025
A generation of men struggling with pornography
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By Kenneth Markowitz October 6, 2025
This blog post discusses how I coach a client with a history of alcohol use disorder through a work event at a bar.
By Kenneth Markowitz September 14, 2025
How can addiction and recovery help guide AI implementation?
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By Kenneth Markowitz August 19, 2025
blog post explaining what is failure to launch and how to start managing it effectively.
By Kenneth Markowitz July 13, 2025
This post is a quick look at the relapse prevention planning process.
By Kenneth Markowitz June 16, 2025
The Dangers of Pornography Addiction
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