Some you have heard of and some you have not. What scares
physicians and parents about the new party drugs is they are hard
to spot and hard to treat. Terrifying and longstanding withdrawal
syndromes ... Read More »
The American culture holds fast to a certain perception regarding
prescription medication - because it is prescribed by a doctor,
purchased at a pharmacy and contained within official looking
plastic ... Read More »
Food addiction is a topic that has been debated by medical
professionals for years. And who is surprised? How many women do
you know claim they are addicted to chocolate, salty chips, or ice
cream? ... Read More »
It’s 2013. Another New Year is upon us: 12 months, 365 days. Right
now, people across our country are embarking on the age-old
tradition of making a New Year’s resolution. Friends and family
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As 2012 comes to a close I thought it would be helpful to review
some of the major tenets of goal setting. I typically write about
this at the end of each year because so often people feel ... Read More »
Cannabis use disorders (abuse or dependence) are present in 4% of
adolescents and 6% of young adults. There really aren’t any
medication options for the treatment of marijuana dependence. Now,
... Read More »
According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, despite common
views, most suicides do not occur in the winter. This has been a
long held belief and even clinicians will offer evidence of this
from ... Read More »
On so many levels, women and men are vastly different creatures.
One important area of gender difference is chemical dependency.
Women’s involvement in addiction and recovery is very different
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Consider the word “addiction.” What scenarios come to mind? It
could be someone scoring drugs on the street corner; an “up and
coming” young professional who has developed a liking for ... Read More »
Whether one struggles with an addiction or disorder, lifelong
recovery is the goal of treatment. This is achieved through a wide
array of therapeutic approaches that often include individual and
... Read More »