Like many prescription opioids, heroin gives patients relief from intense pain and a euphoric high. In fact, when a prescription runs out or a person can’t afford the cost of their medicine, heroin offers a relatively cheap and accessible alternative to achieving a similar effect. However, heroin addiction can take a devastating toll on a…
If you are in recovery from alcohol abuse or addiction, the holidays can be a difficult time. But, there are many practices and principles available which will help you remain sober during the holidays. Navigating recovery during the holidays may seem daunting. But there are many grounding techniques that can help you keep sober during…
In July 2020, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) put out a publication titled, “Treatment and Recovery,” and right up front it has what I consider to be one of the most important “affirmations” I’ve ever heard – that is, in terms of affirmations regarding my, yours or anyone’s capacity to recover from a…
According to Dr. Steven Melemis, the author of an article in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine titled, “Relapse Prevention and the Five Rules of Recovery,” one of the main reasons people seek treatment is relapse prevention. In his 30 years of working in the field of addiction, both in treatment centers and private…
While the holidays can be a wonderful time of the year for many people, they can also be complicated. People who are in recovery from alcohol addiction may be attempting to keep sober holidays for the first time. So this season, with its social commitments and implicit financial strain, might pose a major challenge to…
According to an article published in Hospital Employee Health, 10-15% of nurses have struggled with a substance use disorder sometime during their career—often associated with diversion of their patients’ prescription drugs—and many have lost their jobs, license and standing within the medical community.[1] Clearly, an impaired nurse can jeopardize the health and well-being of his/her…
Advanced Treatment “Depression, substance use and other psychiatric disorders are brain-based illnesses. Effective programs address the whole person, with a special emphasis on treating the brain. Our emphasis on long-range treatment planning and integrated TMS treatment represent a commitment to that approach.” -Derek Robben MD Addiction Psychiatrist What is Integrated TMS? Integrated transcranial…
The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism estimates 17 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder, which they define as “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational or health consequences.”[1] In spite of how prevalent this condition is, a nationwide study based on…
Professionals struggling with addiction need help just like anyone else. More and more addiction treatment centers have begun offering treatment for professionals. The specialized care and unique approach in these programs give professionals the best chance at experiencing life transformation that shatters the bonds of addiction. Finding the right drug treatment for professionals is the…
It turns out, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the difference between being a “social drinker” and a “heavy drinker” may be less than you think. If you’re a woman, consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week puts you in the “heavy drinker” category. If you’re a man, it’s 15 alcoholic…