War on Drugs Redux
On April 21st, President Trump dismissed Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. He had almost 2 years remaining on his four-year term
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On April 21st, President Trump dismissed Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. He had almost 2 years remaining on his four-year term
Only 10 percent of the 20 million Americans with a substance use disorder receive treatment for it. In an effort
Despite all the attention focused on the opioid addiction epidemic, the delay in prescribing buprenorphine because of insurance company rules
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump identified opioid addiction and the rising numbers of overdoses as an issue he would
Many people suffering with alcohol and drug addiction do well once they receive addiction treatment; their outcomes are comparable to
In contrast to the current controversy about healthcare, there is broad agreement on the need to improve the quality of
The following is a letter from Dr. Kolodner summarizing our 2016 activity, and looking ahead to 2017. Thank you for
Attorney General Jeff Sessions raised the issue of drug policy on March 15 when he addressed law enforcement officials in
“Use sparingly” was the advice Hippocrates gave in 400 B.C. about opioid medication. The recent opioid epidemic has demonstrated the
At a time when divisiveness is all too common, I’ve just had an experience that reminded me how groups working
We welcome the opportunity to help you in your road to recovery. If you’d like to learn more about Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health Centers, contact us at:
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health Centers is a network of intensive outpatient (IOP) addiction treatment centers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. The Kolmac Model – developed by George Kolodner, M.D. more than 50 years ago – provides easier access to treatment, greater program flexibility, and dramatically lower costs traditional inpatient programs – with equal success and effectiveness. In addition to providing all three phases of addiction treatment, including detoxification, rehabilitation, and continuing care, Kolmac offers treatment for co-occurring psychiatric disorders, education and support for family members, and helpful resources for referring professionals.