Equating detoxification with the need for hospitalization is a mistake that continues to be made by many healthcare professionals. Managing even severe withdrawal symptoms on…
Read MoreThere’s a lot of misinformation out there. Popular misinformation. Even “viral” misinformation. Like this popular idea: For addiction treatment to be effective you must get…
Read MoreWith controversies about cannabis continuing unabated, new evidence is always welcome. This week I will focus on two publications that I think are particularly credible.…
Read MoreIn its most basic sense, the practice of mindfulness is focusing your attention on your thoughts, emotions, and senses in any present moment. Often incorporated…
Read MoreThe uncertainty of the Federal approach to addictions in general and opioids in particular is even deeper now that Secretary Price is gone. While the…
Read MorePreventing and responding to relapses – central to recovery from substance use disorders – are a primary focus of outpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation as…
Read MoreRecently, Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health Centers proudly sponsored Forest of Hope (FOH) — an effort to raise awareness and combat the stigma of substance use…
Read MoreControversy – a norm in the addiction treatment field – is particularly intense when the concept of powerlessness is raised. Patients entering our outpatient detoxification…
Read MoreSorting out the deluge of new publications on cannabis can be challenging, given that opinions far exceed the scientific evidence for this complex substance and…
Read MoreIs the Opioid Addiction Epidemic a National Emergency? Yes, No, or Maybe My focus this week is on a non-event – the absence of a…
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