Among the many effects of alcohol — or too much alcohol — can be blackouts. How does that happen? According to the Washington Post: “Alcohol impairs memory formation, but not in a simple or easily anticipated way, researchers say. There’s no clear cutoff point at which memory will be suppressed. David J. Nutt, a psychiatrist … Read More
By Jamie Smolen, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida Tens of thousands of college students nationwide will cheer for their football teams this weekend. Some of those who show up for the game after tailgate drinking may not remember the highlight touchdowns that they cheered so loudly for. Others may have trouble remembering even a … Read More
As we know, a key part of effective substance abuse treatment can include emotional or cognitive therapies – helping people manage parts of their lives that just might be at the center of their addition challenges. How effective can these approaches be? A 2017 research study offers useful insights. The study is titled “Psychosocial interventions … Read More
What is outpatient drug treatment? Outpatient drug rehabilitation takes place when a person does not live in a facility for treatment, but comes to a facility for classes, visits with specialists or group meetings. Outpatient drug rehabilitation centers are more long-term and patients can attend programs for as long as they need to. A variety … Read More
While we often hear the term “alcohol abuse,” sometimes people who enter alcohol rehab programs think they’re the only ones with the problem. On the other hand, others may feel that alcohol is a “safe” drug – able to be controlled with little serious risks. Both concepts are wildly wrong, and a new World Health … Read More
