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.

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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Exercise and Addiction Recovery

Exercise and Addiction Recovery: Physical Wellness Can Help You Stay on Track in Recovery!

Wellness and recovery go hand in hand. When a person hits rock bottom and decides to embrace recovery, physical detox is the first step. From there, the journey toward a sustainable sober lifestyle will begin. To recover, one must be willing to: Face past traumas Learn new coping strategies Open themselves up and be vulnerable

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