Author name: Dr. Richard Crabbe

Dr. Richard Crabbe joined our team in 2019 as our psychiatrist and medical director. He attended the University of Ghana Medical School where he became a Medical Doctor in 1977. From 1978 through 1984, he was a medical officer in the Ghana Navy and provided a variety of services from general medicine to surgeries. He received his Certificate in General Psychology from the American Board of Psychology and Neurology in 2002.

Harm Reduction Approach for Substance Abuse

All About the Harm Reduction Approach for Substance Abuse

Actions have consequences. For example, driving a car too fast can cause accidents. This is why speed limits are established and why laws exist to punish people who drive over the speed limit. In life, people will make mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes can cause great harm to individuals or other people around them—both strangers and […]

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Connection Between Addiction and Suicide

What is the Connection Between Addiction and Suicide?

Many consequences can occur as a result of abusing drugs or alcohol. An addiction can lead to a host of serious health-related complications, mental health issues, or contribute to relationship problems. Concerningly, there is also a correlation between addiction and suicide. This is due to how addiction and its many related factors increase an addict’s

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What Is World Mental Health Day?

What Is World Mental Health Day? Let’s Raise Awareness

Spreading awareness about mental health conditions is always important. That’s why the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) started World Mental Health Day in 1992. Every year since then, organizations around the world have worked to raise awareness of mental health on October 10th. However, World Mental Health Day 2021 is more important than ever.

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Marijuana Cause Insomnia or Lead to Sleep Disturbances

Does Marijuana Cause Insomnia or Lead to Sleep Disturbances?

Does marijuana cause insomnia? Can weed lead to problems with sleep? The short answer is yes, marijuana does cause insomnia. Understanding how marijuana does cause this insomniac state is the more important factor. Studies have concluded that marijuana exacerbates sleep disturbances that ultimately lead to insomnia. Though cannabis consumption may alleviate specified medical conditions, improving

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Alcohol dementia and Memory Loss

Alcohol and Memory Loss: How Does Alcohol Use Affect Your Memory?

Lots of research has indicated that heavy alcohol abuse can cause damage to memory, both in the short and long term. However, by cutting back on alcohol consumption and utilizing techniques to improve your memory, it’s possible to overcome any problems with alcohol and memory loss. Alcohol affects the brain in two serious ways. The

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