This topic is critical for clinicians and those in recovery alike. Paradoxically, there are both simple and complicated answers to this question. But let’s first understand how alcohol use, especially prolonged alcohol use, affects the body. When one ingests alcohol, … Continue reading
Treatment Solutions would like to take this opportunity to announce that effective immediately, Park Bench Group Counseling is no longer a part of our network. We wish the Park Bench staff the best of luck with all of their future … Continue reading
Oxycodone, the opioid that OxyContin is derived from, was developed in Germany in 1916. It was designed to be a better medication than other opioids, such as heroin, codeine, and even morphine. In the years just before it was created, … Continue reading
New York City’s health department is under serious criticism this week because of a brochure that has been dubbed “Heroin for Dummies”. The 16 page brochure, which has been in circulation since June of 2007, was recently brought to the … Continue reading
I wanted to take a little detour this week and revisit the Bevell Blast. The subject this week isn’t what you might expect but something that needs to be addressed…in my humble opinion. My focus this week is sadly directed … Continue reading
A new year is upon us now, and maybe you or a loved one has made the decision to seek help for a substance addiction. Making the commitment to enter treatment is a difficult one, but can be easier to … Continue reading
Random drug test on seniors may not be something that many people would expect to hear about. But these drug tests are given by physicians in order to make sure their patients are taking their prescribed medications. The reason behind … Continue reading
