Where more than one addiction is present, residential treatment is often the best course of action, especially where there is a dependence on one or more substances. Alcohol and weed are the two most commonly…

Anyone who is drinking regularly could have a degree of alcohol dependency. These alcohol-related health problems can affect non-dependent drinkers too. That’s why, to keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, the UK…

Our substance abuse and addiction treatment programs offer medical detox, mental health counseling, and many other types of personalized, evidence-based care. Symptoms of intoxication appear differently from person to person and leave the body at…

Others attend due to pressure from a loved one or because they are required by the court, such as after being arrested for drunk driving. Proof of attendance at meetings is not part of A.A.’s…

Thanks for your question, though I really wonder what prompted it. Anyone even passingly familiar with Jewish ritual life would be aware that wine plays a regular role in it. We usher Shabbos in and out…

Some insurance companies require a prior authorization for this drug. This means your doctor will need to get approval from your insurance company before your insurance company will pay for the prescription. You should not…

Also, stimulant drugs may cause a normally depressed person to appear very energetic or even manic. Excessive use and abuse of these drugs can cause intense highs characterized by hyperactivity and periods of insomnia or…

Support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), offer a safe space where individuals can share their struggles, learn from others, and gain support. There is an instructive, and important, wrinkle here,…

The prospect of change engages people in an inner dialogue about hope, disappointment, and accountability. Planning in advance a way out of high-risk situations—whether an event, a place, or a person—helps support intentions in the…