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Today, many people mistake detox for comprehensive addiction treatment. In this blog, we examine what detox is, what happens during the process, and answer the question: “Is detox enough?” What is detox? “Detoxification is a set of interventions aimed at managing acute intoxication and withdrawal.” – Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Association Oftentimes, substance users… Read On »

Hosted by veteran Florida broadcaster Russ Morley, ADDICTION TODAY is a talk radio program devoted to exposing the extent and root causes of drug and alcohol addiction in today’s society, the consequences of non-action, and offers practical and results-focused solutions. Guests include counseling and medical professionals, addiction professionals, pharmaceutical representatives, recovering addicts, political leaders, legal… Read On »

According to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), PTSD is a disorder that will affect about 7-8 out of 100 people in their lifetime. In order to bring greater awareness to the issue of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the United States Senate designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day. Here are a few things you… Read On »

Dr. Adam Bianchini, MD is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he began a career in anesthesiology. His own personal journey through alcoholism and addiction led him to focus on that field within medicine for the past 12 years. He is a nationally renowned expert in the field of addiction, a… Read On »

Dr. Frank Lawlis, Ph.D. – Director of Psychological and Neurological Plasticity Programs As more people have read about Psychoneuroplasticity (PNP), there has been a growing interest in the device called the BioAccoustical Utilization Device (BAUD). A brief understanding needs to come about to understand how this instrument works on the brain level. As the name… Read On »

When the issue of mental illness appears in daily news, people take notice and resolve to take action. Whether it’s depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders or any other psychological conditions which become highly visible to the American public, it’s a sudden, sober wake-up call. Within a few days, our good intentions become diverted and mental health… Read On »

Memorial Day is meant to be a time of reflection in which to honor those who have passed as a result of their sacrifice for our country. While Memorial Day may be a three day holiday for some, it is important not to forget that many of our veterans may struggle with the invisible wounds… Read On »

Millions of American are impacted by mental health conditions. Each year, organizations across the country rally together to fight stigma, offer support, and educate the public about mental illness. Here are some facts about the prevalence and impact of mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness: Approximately 1 in 5 adults in… Read On »

  Addiction is a chronic, progressive disease. If left untreated, it can be fatal. Even today, the stigma surrounding addiction continues to kill thousands every year. Despite this, the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence estimates that roughly 20 million people are living lives in recovery. Paving that path begins with education. National Treatment… Read On »

Drug addiction is a complex neurobiological disease that requires integrated treatment of the mind, body, and spirit. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain — they change its structure and how it works. Without treatment, these brain changes can be long-lasting. Addiction is chronic, it is progressive, and if left untreated,… Read On »