Sarah Church, a clinical psychologist and executive director of Wholeview Wellness in New York City, said more robust studies are needed "It is critical for us to get the results of a randomized controlled trial that compares GLP-1s to the other FDA-approved medications for (alcohol addiction) before we jump to conclusions about the relative effectiveness of the different medications," Church said. 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

Dr. Sarah Church, a clinical psychologist and executive director of Wholeview Wellness® in New York, shares important details about Vivitrol. Read More

Overcoming an addiction is incredibly challenging on one’s own. To alter negative behavior – and enact lasting, positive change – a strong support system is essential. At the core of that support system? Often, it’s family and loved ones. Read More

Many people drink socially with friends and so do you. You might pour a glass of wine at the end of a long day, meet a friend for a drink after work, or have a glass of rosé during a summer lunch while on vacation. Read More