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Wholeview Blog: Expert Insights on Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, and Wellness

Welcome to the Wholeview Blog—your trusted resource for expert guidance on addiction recovery, mental health, and wellness. Our team of clinical specialists, led by Dr. Sarah Church, shares the latest research, actionable strategies, and personal perspectives to support individuals and families on their path to healing.

Why Trust the Wholeview Blog?

  • Evidence-Based Content: Each article is grounded in the latest scientific findings and written by experienced professionals in the fields of addiction treatment, psychology, and psychiatry.

  • Personalized Care Insights: Learn how innovative approaches like pharmacogenetic testing can accelerate finding the right mental health medication, reduce trial-and-error, and improve your treatment outcomes.

  • Women’s Health Focus: Discover the unique risks women face with alcohol use—including the “telescoping” effect and heightened risks of organ damage, cognitive decline, and pregnancy complications—plus prevention tips tailored for women.

  • Comprehensive Addiction Support: Explore our in-depth guides on substance use disorders (SUD), alcohol use disorder (AUD), opioid addiction, behavioral addictions, and cannabis use disorder (CUD)1.

  • Holistic Well-Being: Unlock the benefits of mindfulness, meditation, and therapy to transform your brain, boost resilience, and support lasting recovery.

  • Accessible, Actionable Advice: Find practical tools and strategies to help you or your loved one take the next steps toward recovery and mental well-being.

Explore Our Most Popular Topics

  • Alcohol Use Disorder: causes, symptoms, and evidence-based treatment options.

  • Opioids and prescription painkillers: facts, risks, and safe recovery approaches.

  • Behavioral and cannabis addictions: understanding compulsion and the brain’s reward system.

  • Personalized psychiatric treatment: the value of pharmacogenetic testing.

  • Meditation and mental health: science-backed benefits for stress and recovery.

  • The critical role of dopamine in addiction and habit formation.

Stay Informed—Start Your Journey

Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or supporting a loved one, the Wholeview Blog empowers you with the knowledge, support, and inspiration needed for change. New articles are published regularly—bookmark this page and check back for fresh insights.

Ready to take the next step? Explore our latest posts, or reach out to the Wholeview team for personalized guidance and support.

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Ketamine friend or foe?
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
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You’ve decided To stop drinking…What’s next?
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
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Tips for Dry January
In recent years, more and more people have chosen to start their year off with Dry January. This new tradition follows from weeks of holiday parties, filled with food, drink, and merriment. Read More
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