David K. Gore, PhD

David K. Gore, PhD is a licensed psychologist with more than four decades of clinical experience. He reviews selected Deeper Global answers related to addiction, recovery, substance use, and related care navigation.

Areas of expertise

• addiction
• substance use
• recovery
• relapse prevention
• sobriety
• family impact of addiction

Selected reviewed answers

• Can You Drink Alcohol While on Psychiatric Medication?
• Can AI Chatbots or Virtual Companions Become Compulsive?
• Can Using AI for Emotional Support Become Addictive?
• How to Support a Partner Struggling With Addiction
• How to Support Someone With Addiction Without Losing Your Boundaries
• How to Cope When Someone You Love Has an Addiction
• How to Handle Boredom in Recovery
• How to Manage Cravings in Recovery
• When Friends Don't Support Your Recovery
• Dealing With People Who Don't Support Your Recovery
• When People Don't Understand Addiction
• Managing People Who Trigger Urges to Use
• How to Handle Relapse and Shame Without Giving Up on Recovery
• Healing From the Physical Effects of Long-Term Substance Use
• Coping With Stigma in Recovery
• How to Explain Employment Gaps Related to Addiction
• How to Find a Therapist for Addiction Recovery
• Finding Motivation When Recovery Feels Impossible
• Managing Anxiety in Recovery Without Substances
• Navigating Workplace Drug Testing During Recovery
• Holidays and Family Gatherings With an Addicted Relative
• Staying Sober Through Holidays and Special Occasions
• Handling Peer Pressure to Drink or Use Drugs
• Navigating Social Events and Gatherings in Recovery
• Staying Sober When Everyone Else Is Drinking
• How to Manage Stress in Recovery Without Using Substances
• Managing Work Stress in Recovery Without Substances
• How to Balance Work While You Are in Addiction Treatment
• How to Help Someone Who Doesn't Want Addiction Help
• Signs You May Have a Gambling Problem
• Signs You May Need Professional Help for Your Drinking
• How to Tell If You're Drinking Too Much
• How to Know If You're Ready for Addiction Recovery
• How to Tell If Your Drinking Has Crossed Into Problem Territory
• How to Tell If Your Drinking Is a Problem
• Signs Your Drinking May Be Becoming a Problem
• How to Tell If Your Recovery Program Is Working
• Signs Someone You Love May Be Using Drugs
• When Cutting Off Contact With an Addicted Family Member May Be Necessary
• How to Protect Your Recovery During Major Life Changes
• How to Make Amends After Addiction
• Protecting Children When a Parent Has Addiction
• Rebuilding Your Career After Addiction
• Rebuilding Your Relationship With Your Children After Addiction
• Rebuilding Self-Esteem After Addiction
• Rebuilding Trust With Family After Addiction
• How Families Rebuild Trust After a Loved One's Addiction
• Rebuilding Trust With Your Partner After Addiction
• Rebuilding Trust With People You Hurt During Addiction
• How to Socialize Without Drinking
• Staying Motivated When Recovery Feels Like a Daily Struggle
• Staying Sober When Your Friends Drink
• How to Stop Enabling a Loved One's Addiction
• How to Support a Family Member With Addiction
• How to Support Recovery Without Enabling
• How to Talk to Your Teenager About Substance Use
• How to Tell Friends You're Sober
• How Depression and Substance Use Feed Each Other
• How Addiction Affects Relationships
• How Long Until Recovery Starts to Feel Normal Again?
• When to Make Major Life Decisions in Recovery
• Is Boredom Normal in Early Recovery?
• Why Sobriety Can Feel Boring or Empty at First
• Why Early Recovery Can Feel Worse Before It Gets Better
• Why Vivid Dreams and Nightmares Are Common in Recovery
• Should You Date Someone in Early Recovery?
• Can You Be Addicted to Social Media?
• Can You Use Substances Occasionally After Addiction?
• Should You Avoid All Mood-Altering Substances in Recovery?
• Should You Give Money to an Addicted Family Member?
• Should You Stay With a Partner Who Still Uses?
• Healthy Ways to Celebrate Recovery Milestones
• Signs Someone You Love May Have an Addiction
• What Does 'Dry Drunk' Mean in Recovery?
• What If You Become Dependent on Anxiety Medication?
• 12-Step Programs Without Belief in God or a Higher Power
• What to Do If You Lose Your Job Because of Addiction
• What to Do If You Relapse During Recovery
• Afraid of Losing Your Identity Without Substances?
• Addiction and Mental Health Issues at the Same Time
• Rebuilding Your Relationship With Your Children After Addiction
• Prescription Drug Addiction When You Needed the Medication
• When Your Family Doesn't Believe You're in Recovery
• What to Do When Your Family Doesn't Support Recovery
• What to Do If a Loved One Uses Substances During Pregnancy
• When Your Partner Wants You to Use Substances Again
• What Is a Process Addiction?
• Codependency and Addiction: What It Means
• Physical vs. Psychological Addiction: What's the Difference?
• How Depression and Substance Use Affect Each Other
• What to Do About Problematic Social Media Use
• What to Do After a Relapse Without Turning It Into Shame
• Legal Problems Related to Addiction: First Steps
• What to Do If You Suspect an Employee Has a Substance Problem
• What to Do When You're Around Substances Unexpectedly
• Trouble Sleeping in Recovery: What Helps
• What to Do When Addiction Has Hurt Your Finances
• What to Do When You Have Multiple Addictions
• What to Do When Your Adult Child Is Addicted to Drugs
• In Recovery and Prescribed Potentially Addictive Medication?
• What to Do If Your Teen Is Experimenting With Drugs or Alcohol
• What to Expect During Detox and Withdrawal
• What to Expect in Addiction Treatment
• Your First 30 Days of Sobriety: What to Expect
• Addiction vs. Dependence: What's the Difference?
• Sobriety vs. Recovery: What's the Difference?
• Physical vs. Psychological Addiction in Recovery
• When Substance Use Is Worth Talking to a Professional About
• Why Stopping Drugs on Your Own Is So Hard
• Why Social Media Validation Can Feel Addictive
• Why Shame About Needing Addiction Help Is So Common
• Why Your Phone Can Feel Addictive
• Why Relapse Keeps Happening When You Want Sobriety