Addiction

The Delray Beach Sober House Discussion Author: Justin Mckibben Delray Beach in South Florida is a beautiful part of the Sunshine State with a thriving community. Florida is known for its warm days, miles of breathtaking beaches, and a variety of fabulous cultures. The state also... Learn More

Booze Make You Blush: New Alcohol Algorithm Uses Infrared Face Reader Author: Justin Mckibben We consistently hear about technological breakthroughs that change the way our world works. Like a smartphone society that thrives in a pixelated paradise, we constantly seek out the next innovation to keep our lives convenient. So of... Learn More

The Argument for Starting Addiction Treatment in the ER [caption id="attachment_16680" align="aligncenter" width="452"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg Think about it: when someone ends up in the emergency room for medical problems such... Learn More

4 Plans for Drug Reform from 4 Presidential Candidates Author: Justin Mckibben It’s about that time ladies and gentlemen. Once again we will be voting on a new leader of the free world. With the 2016 around the corner it is time for the presidential campaign season. We have... Learn More

Vapers: You Might Be Fooling Yourselves By Cheryl Steinberg I know a lot of people who are into the vaping scene and therefore, I know a lot of people aren’t going to be happy to hear that e-cigarettes and vapes are not without health risk. Touted... Learn More

The Stigma of Suicide on the College Campus Author: Justin Mckibben I have written about stigma in many contexts, but regardless of the forum stigma is always one of the worst elements of any illness as it is based only on presumptions and prejudices instead of facts and... Learn More

Ibogaine in Addiction Treatment…in the U.S.? [caption id="attachment_16640" align="aligncenter" width="317"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg In the past, we’ve written about the ibogaine plant and how some have used it... Learn More

Do Diet Apps Inspire Eating Disorders? Author: Justin Mckibben It seems with society moving toward staying in shape, fitness trackers are going mainstream, feeding the growing general concern with body image. It comes as no surprise that America’s obsession with smartphones only added to the popularity... Learn More

U.S. Heroin Epidemic Now Rampant Among Baby Boomers By Cheryl Steinberg The thing about drug addiction is that it affects all people, across gender, socio-economic, age, and ethnic lines. And that’s becoming more and more apparent as a heroin scourge spreads the nation. First, we wrote about how... Learn More

Hillary Clinton’s Campaign on Addiction and Mental Health Author: Justin Mckibben As we come closer to 2016 and the next presidential election, there are already talks of how the candidates will determine their strategies and focus points on the campaign trail. Former Secretary of State and former First... Learn More

Mindfulness Better Than Medication for Depression Author: Justin Mckibben Depression is a mood disorder that most people know to be characterized by extreme fits of melancholy, grief or despair. It can come at random or be developed over time, ranging from moderate to severe, and it can... Learn More

Chicago Sentencing Drug Offenders to Treatment Not Jail Author: Justin Mckibben For a long time now the idea has become more mainstream that instead of continuing to cram those charged with non-violent drug offenses into over-populated prison systems and probably trapping them in a cycle of criminal behavior,... Learn More

The Delray Beach Sober House Discussion

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