In his book Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions, comedian, actor, and self-help guide, Russell Brand describes how easy it is to go down the path of acting on your urges to fall back into substance abuse or use addictive behaviors. He writes, "Once I topple, go active, decide to pursue my nominated object of addiction, [...]
Can Cocaine, Alcohol, Other Addictions Be Treated with Ketamine? Intranasal esketamine was approved in March 2019 by the FDA for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults. The FDA-approved ketamine-like drug is called esketamine. It is one version of the ketamine molecule. Eskeamine works like intravenous ketamine but with fewer side effects. Its chemical [...]
In recent months, you may have heard the news about multiple lung injuries associated with the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vaping products. In late August of 2019, the CDC released recommendations for health care providers naming the disease EVALI or E-cigarette, or Vaping, product use Associated Lung Injury. [1] In October 2019, the [...]
Those experiencing the transition into young adulthood are uniquely vulnerable to both psychosis and addiction. This information is important for anyone that works with this population to know, as early interventions yield the best results for overcoming the challenges of addiction and psychotic disorders. Thankfully, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has provided [...]
By mid-January, those who made New Year's resolutions are starting to feel the heat. According to an article in USA Today, "January 17 is D-Day for New Year's resolutions – the day most people give up on good intentions and fall back into old habits." [1] This makes it hard for a sober 2020. Ugh. [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.