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Call Dr. Leeds Now An interview with Jenny Williamson of the C Three FoundationI recently had the honor of interviewing Jenny R. Williamson, MPA, Executive Director of the Board of…
With controlled drinking using naltrexone, is the goal always total abstinence? Alcohol addiction is a condition that was always treated in the past by programs preaching complete abstinence. The Alcoholics…
Are you concerned about how alcohol is affecting your central nervous system? Brain health is an important issue. The quality of our life experience depends on cognitive function. If we…
What holidays are most difficult to get through drug or alcohol free? You are probably wondering why I am writing about the holidays and holiday sobriety in April. We are…
What are the most serious consequences of underage drinking? Underage drinking is defined differently depending on if you look at it from a legal or biological perspective. The legal age…
What is methadone maintenance therapy? In the 1960s, Dr. Vincent Dole and his wife, Dr. Marie Nyswander, developed the original methadone maintenance program in New York City. At the time,…
Does alcohol cause cancer? Recently, the American Cancer Society released a statement that the best amount of alcohol to consume regularly is none. Previously, they recommended that we limit our…
Do you know how to get someone into rehab against their will? If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, you know that you must quit. You are fully aware…
Is it possible to detox at home? What happens if I quit drinking by myself without going to rehab?Are you thinking of quitting alcohol? Have you decided not to check…
Have you heard of these medications that can help you stop drinking alcohol? Acamprosate vs naltrexone, which one works best? If you are concerned about gray area drinking, occasional, or…