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calendar May 9, 2022 By Dr. Richard Crabbe

The Sad Connection Between Addiction and Isolation

You may have heard that addiction is often a lonely disease. This is true for the person suffering from addiction and, at times, their friends and family. The link between addiction and isolation is what has led to this reality that many people with ...

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calendar Apr 27, 2022 By Dr. Richard Crabbe

Addiction Recovery Milestones

Making the choice to enter rehab and begin the road to recovery is a major decision that should be acknowledged. The recovery process as a whole can be a stressful time, especially in the beginning. You are essentially re-learning how to live your li...

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calendar Mar 21, 2022 By Dr. Richard Crabbe

Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Seizures? Here’s What You Should Know About Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures

Yes. Seizures from alcohol withdrawal can happen. Suddenly stopping alcohol intake after prolonged heavy drinking may trigger alcohol withdrawal seizures. The most typical and severe type of seizure that happens is called tonic-clonic seizures, also ...

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calendar Feb 23, 2022 By Dr. Richard Crabbe

Understanding Opioid Replacement Therapy

What are Opioids? Opioids come from a family of drugs that include: Natural opioids: morphine and codeine Semi-synthetic opioids: oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, and oxymorphone Methadone: a synthetic opioid that is usually categorized on its ...

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calendar Feb 23, 2022 By Dr. Richard Crabbe

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 ...

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