Oscar-winning actor, Robert Downey, Jr., has openly shared his journey with addiction to alcohol, cocaine and other substances, as well as his long-term recovery. Most people who are connected to proper treatment get better. Despite the heavy toll on ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the authors’ clinical ...

Telehealth might be a more effective way of treating alcoholism than in-person therapy sessions, a new study reports. Alcoholics who receive treatment through telehealth were more likely to engage in more therapy visits and stick to anti-alcohol medication ...

An alcohol use disorder (AUD) detox may involve taking medications or spending time in rehabilitation. However, the best approach will vary between individuals. If a person has been consuming more alcohol than is healthy for them, they may decide to do an ...

Eleven years ago, two days before Christmas, my 24-year-old brother, who was a university graduate and former law student, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. After a decade of hard and continuous drinking interspersed with addiction and mental ...

North Hollywood Treatment Center Supports Individuals Seeking Detox, Residential Care, and Long-Term Recovery The post LA Valley Recovery Strengthens Access to Compassionate Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Los Angeles appeared first on Wellbeing Magazine.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Warren Musselman credits his post-alcohol life to two things: finally finding a program that offered counseling he could connect with, and deciding he just couldn’t suffer through withdrawal again. He’d ...

Synergy Recovery Center is a private residential treatment home for women ages 18 and older that offers a unique long term treatment model to help women overcome addiction from alcohol and substance abuse. We provide a holistic approach to recovery ...

Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term to describe alcohol-induced psychosis. This is a rare condition in which alcohol use disorder, acute alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal can cause symptoms of psychosis. Current research recognizes alcohol ...