Addiction Treatment and Politics
Despite the recent expansion of addiction treatment, 78 people die every day from overdoses according to the surgeon general, and
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Despite the recent expansion of addiction treatment, 78 people die every day from overdoses according to the surgeon general, and
Opioid addiction continues to be a serious problem in Maryland. The number of heroin-related overdose deaths rose 72 percent, to
The Food and Drug Administration has finally acted to dispel the suspicion that it unfortunately cast around the most effective
How alcohol and drug addiction issues will fare in the new Trump Administration is uncertain with one exception: the most
The phrase, “treatment works,” is often used to counter the pessimism about recovering from addiction. The version heard at 12-Step
The death of actress Carrie Fisher, in December, got me thinking again about the concepts of denial and wishful thinking
Over the New Year’s holiday, I visited relatives in Washington State and took the opportunity to return to “Paper and
The just-released 2016 report by the Monitoring the Future project on alcohol and drug use by young people bore welcome
Dr. Paulo Negro on ABC News’ In Focus Kolmac’s Dr. Paulo Negro was featured on ABC News In Focus this
Remaining sober during the holidays can be challenging for people in recovery and especially those early in the process for
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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.