Dr. Mark Gold's Research You Can Use Self-medication theory, as mainly advocated by Ed Khantzian, assumes that suffering is the driving force behind addiction. The theory hypothesizes that underlying psychological disorders force individuals to self-medicate. Patients are then distinguished as per their drugs of choice. For instance, if a patient had an alcohol use disorder, he [...]
Contributor: Jessica Gold, M.D., M.S., Assistant Professor, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine - Department of Psychiatry You know that moment when you are driving by a car accident, and you can’t help but slow down to see what is going on? It is like your brain is telling you that you need [...]
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) or addiction, you are likely wanting treatment that you know will work - one that will provide the person struggling with a SUD the best opportunity for a full recovery. Evidence-Based Practices could be the best solution for you. Evidence-based practices [...]
Contributor: Mark S. Gold, M.D., Professor, Washington University School of Medicine - Department of Psychiatry Co-contributor: Jessica Gold, M.D., M.S., Assistant Professor, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine - Department of Psychiatry Demi Lovato was hospitalized after reportedly overdosing in her Hollywood Hills home [1]. While we do not know many details, we [...]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation the Brain & Addiction What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, physical approach to psychiatric treatment that involves projecting a fluctuating magnetic field or magnetic pulses through the skull into the brain. The TMS generates electrical currents in the brain tissue and these currents then change the [...]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.