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I was wrong to believe the political pundits who thought that Congress had bigger issues to address than reversing the
Remaining sober during the holiday season can be challenging for anyone in recovery and particularly so for those early in
Remaining sober during the holiday season can be challenging for anyone in recovery and particularly so for those early in
New medications sometimes set off a “pendulum effect.” Initially, the benefits are overrated, and the risks are minimized. With time,
The use of buprenorphine (also known by brand name “Suboxone”) in the treatment of addiction is a controversial issue, which
Dr. Sunil Khushalani, a respected colleague of mine at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Towson, specializes in working with patients who
For many years, marijuana was widely and freely used. Then, from the 1930s to the 1960’s, its use became criminalized
Now we know that in Oregon, Alaska, and the District of Columbia, the voters stand with legalizing the recreational use
This question has particular relevance for residents of Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia. They will be voting on
The issue of psychiatric diagnosis has always aroused controversy. The publication last year of the standard reference book, Diagnostic and
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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.
