“So much of our addiction treatment is actively traumatic,” Szalavitz told Salon in a phone interview. “It tells people, ‘Sit ...

Several FDA-approved drugs exist for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD), but they are seldom prescribed in general practice.

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The $100,000 for Addiction Treatment Services is paid for by the taxes Traverse City collects on cannabis. Addiction treatment is costly at $400 per day with an average stay of 5 to 7 days. This money ...

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Addiction and mental health are deeply intertwined issues that affect millions of people in the United States. Understanding ...

Explore how GLP-1 agonists, originally for diabetes, could transform addiction treatment by reducing cravings.

These medications are life and death for someone coming out of custody and in that state,” said Mary Taylor, a clinical ...

As Super Bowl weekend approaches, addiction experts are urging caution for those planning to place bets on the big game. The explosion of mobile sports betting in New York has raised concerns about ...

On Demand Counseling has launched same-day psychiatric appointments and walk-in services, eliminating long wait times for mental health and addiction treatment.

National, state and local data show that our crime and child safety problems are driven largely by addiction and mental ...

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