A: Recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol can be extremely challenging, particularly because most addictions include physical, psychological and social aspects. However, with the right ...
It's time for a year-end clearance of frequent questions about addiction. I've addressed these in the past but not everyone reads the questions and answers that appear after blog posts. So, here's a ...
A new study found GLP-1 drugs were associated with 50% fewer substance-related deaths, 39% fewer drug overdoses, and 26% ...
People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...
Finding the right addiction treatment center can feel overwhelming. When you or a loved one needs help, the process of researching options often brings up more questions than answers. Treatment ...
A class of medications best known for treating diabetes and obesity may also reduce the risk of addiction – and help people who already have one, a new study shows. Semaglutide (also known as Ozempic) ...
We asked Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle, Psy.D., the CEO and owner of LiveWell Behavioral Health, to provide some advice and insight for those considering sobriety. Here’s his take: Q: How difficult is it to ...
A few years ago in this blog I wrote a post called "Answers to Addiction Questions" (December 2014). In it, I summarized my replies to some readers' comments from previous posts, since folks may not ...