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Addiction is a chronic condition that can have serious negative impacts on individuals, families and society. Addiction can significantly impact your physical and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. It is a complex medical disorder, ultimately caused by a change in brain chemistry. Addiction falls into two categories:Substance… Read More
By combining individual behavioral changes with community-based initiatives and evidence-based treatments like naltrexone we can address the complex challenges posed by binge and high-intensity drinking effectively. Read More
CBS News interviewed Dr. Sarah Church of Wholeview on the topic of "What to know about drinking again -- or quitting alcohol for good." Read More
After abstaining from alcohol for a month, your tolerance for alcohol will be lower, so it will take less alcohol than it used to for you to feel the effects. So go slow and try to be mindful of how you are feeling, so you don’t overdo it. You want to gradually introduce alcohol back into your routines. Read More
When most people think about addiction treatment, they immediately think of detox and inpatient rehabilitation programs (a/k/a “rehab”). They might also think of peer support that can be accessed through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or other 12-step programs. Read More
Traditionally, most of the alcohol and substance use treatment centers in the United States have focused on abstinence-based approaches, many of which follow a 12-step model. Their guiding philosophy reflects a belief in the disease model of addiction. Read More
Dry January is here again and we have received questions about what people could possibly experience if they take the Dry January challenge. Here are the answers to some questions that we have been asked. Read More
The recent news that Matthew Perry’s death was partially caused by his use of recreational ketamine has brought renewed attention to the controversy surrounding this drug. It was first approved by the FDA as an anesthetic in 1970 and later it moved into popular culture and became a club drug used at raves, nightclubs, and music festivals by revelers interested in its dissociative and hallucinogenic properties. Read More
Once you’ve decided to stop drinking, take a deep breath and congratulate yourself! That was a big step. Then, create a plan to quit. If you’ve tried to stop before and found it to be hard to do, consider seeking professional guidance (e.g., a psychologist, social worker, or psychiatrist who has expertise in this area). Read More