August 5th, 2015What 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.
July 25th, 2015Campral can help manage symptoms related to alcoholism but IS NOT USED in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. More on Campral for alcoholism here.
July 14th, 2015EtG 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.
July 9th, 2015Three (3) practical and actionable steps to overcoming an addiction (or multiple addictions).
June 20th, 2015No. 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.
June 19th, 2015What is a high functioning alcoholic? We review the signs and symptoms of high functioning alcoholism and offer practical steps for parents here.
June 13th, 2015What 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.
June 12th, 2015Worry, fear, and enabling are ways that we cope with addiction. But what if you could do something else? Learn more here.
June 11th, 2015Is moderate drinking for you? Find out here. An exclusive Q&A with experts from the Drink Link Moderation Drinking Programs.
May 29th, 2015Hitting bottom is different for everyone. But where can you go when you’re finally ready for help? Five (5) tips here.
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