alcohol

Intensive psychotherapy for addiction: What is it?

August 5th, 2015

What happens during a session of intensive psychotherapy for addiction? Should you wait until you’ve gotten some time under your belt…or jump right into intensive therapy in early recovery? These and more Q&A in an exclusive interview with Laura Longville, LAC. More here.

Does Campral help with alcoholism or alcohol withdrawal?

July 25th, 2015

Campral can help manage symptoms related to alcoholism but IS NOT USED in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. More on Campral for alcoholism here.

Advantages of EtG urine testing for alcohol

July 14th, 2015

EtG is present in the body for up to four (4) days after drinking and can be detected for a much longer period than tests that only screen for ethyl alcohol itself. A comparison of EtG tests and traditional screening methods here.

How to overcome an addiction

July 9th, 2015

Three (3) practical and actionable steps to overcoming an addiction (or multiple addictions).

Does disulfiram help with alcohol cravings?

June 20th, 2015

No. Disulfiram does not directly address alcohol cravings. Instead, it is used as a deterrant to drinking, producing uncomfortable symptoms if the user drinks alcohol while taking disulfiram. More here.

Is my teenager a high functioning alcoholic?

June 19th, 2015

What is a high functioning alcoholic? We review the signs and symptoms of high functioning alcoholism and offer practical steps for parents here.

Alcohol withdrawal side effects

June 13th, 2015

What are the side effects of alcohol withdrawal? Why do they occur? When do you need to get immediate help for dangerous side effects? Answers to these questions here.