Alcohol has become a staple at sporting events, and no sport is more associated with heavy drinking than football. It’s where the tradition of tailgating got its start, and getting hammered in the stands has almost become an American pastime.
No one wants to think of their doctor as having an addiction, or that they’re being treated by someone who’s abusing alcohol or drugs. But the truth is that doctors are not immune to the problem of substance abuse and addiction any more than any other individual. In fact, in some instances, physician addiction may [...]
If you are one of those individuals addicted to heroin or other opioid, such as OxyContin, the idea that you could continue using with a somewhat lesser evil might be appealing. For many persons seeking to come off heroin or OxyContin addiction, going to methadone may seem like a no-brainer.
With the frequent use of Xanax as a treatment for anxiety disorders, many people have gone beyond the recommended use in an attempt to feel calmer and more in control of their lives. It is strange that the very medication used to give relief to those suffering from anxiety, stress, phobias, and panic attacks is [...]
Isn’t it interesting how we can somehow find it easier to read the account of a celebrity and how he or she dealt with an addiction or process behavior than we can to recognize it in ourselves? When it comes to celebrities and eating disorders, there is certainly any number of books available to choose [...]
On the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks we, as a nation, will certainly pause to remember those who were murdered that day. However, let’s not forget that there are thousands of 9/11 first responders who are still dealing with the fallout. Many of the firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel who swarmed [...]
Diet sodas have long been my weakness. I’ve always sort of known it in the back of my mind, but researchers have recently confirmed that my favorite low-calorie consumable is actually making me, and the other 60 percent of Americans who drink it, fat.
Because methamphetamine/amphetamine abuse damages dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, scientists have long suspected that it could be linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease—a chronic condition in which the brain does not produce enough dopamine levels. For the first time in epidemiological research, scientists at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have [...]
For decades, addiction medicine was a specialty practiced only by psychiatrists. This was, in large part, due to the fact that training was not available to those who were studying to become general practitioners. This year, addiction medicine is set to become the newest specialty in general medicine, much like dermatology, cancer treatment or pediatric [...]
“EEG Biofeedback therapy should play a major therapeutic role in many difficult areas. In my opinion, if any medication had demonstrated such a wide spectrum of efficacy it would be universally accepted and widely used.” Frank Duffy, M.D., Neurologist, Boston Children’s Hospital, Professor, Harvard Medical School.
