Going to rehab for an addiction to drugs and alcohol is often among the most difficult and important decisions a person will make about their life. Some might make the decision more than once due to relapse or the severity of this complex disease of the brain. For this reason, it’s important to know the […]
One of the biggest stressors in life is an unexpected event – like the death of a loved one, a relationship breakup, the loss of a job, a car accident, a serious illness or any number of difficult, unforeseen events. When dealing with these problems, it’s not uncommon to feel an overwhelming sense of helplessness […]
Excessive, long-term alcohol consumption can lead to alcoholic neuropathy, a condition that damages peripheral nerves that send signals between the brain, spinal chord and the rest of the body. Alcoholic neuropathy is one of the most common and undiagnosed conditions among chronic drinkers. Research suggests it effects up to 66 percent of patients suffering from […]
The start of the New Year is almost always a time when people feel ready to make some positive changes that will improve their lives. These can be small adjustments like committing to a journal entry every day or they might be more sweeping lifestyle modifications, such as a weight loss goal that includes strict […]
For years, Ketamine, a powerful anesthetic sometimes used as an animal tranquilizer, was a favorite of club goers who used the drug illegally because of it’s psychoactive properties. Recreational users generally refer to the drug as “Special K or going down the K Hole.” Ketamine is seeing something of a renaissance in the form of […]
