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January 17, 2012
Published by Dr. Harrison at January 17, 2012
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Many people believe alcohol is less dangerous than other drugs. Or even, don't believe alcohol is a drug at all. Actually, there are more deaths associated […]
December 3, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at December 3, 2011
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Thank you for this excellent question. Many individuals experience an increased craving for sugar when they try to stop drinking alcohol. A quick summary of the […]
November 10, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at November 10, 2011
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The short answer is yes. If you think about it psychologically, addiction is defined as any behavior that continues despite negative consequences. We all know someone […]
October 12, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at October 12, 2011
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K2 is the newest in a long line of synthetic drugs being abused these days. It's chemical structure is similar to marijuana. The effects are hallucinations, […]
October 1, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at October 1, 2011
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Q: "My boyfriend started working out recently. He has been getting really big and muscular really quick, and I noticed that he seems meaner and more […]
August 18, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at August 18, 2011
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Question: "I recently started working in a clinic whose population does contain a large number of current and former drug addicts. Many have chronic pain issues […]
August 8, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at August 8, 2011
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Question: "I have a friend in prison. He has really bad diabetes and is coughing up blood. What could it be?" For a person who is […]
July 20, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at July 20, 2011
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Suboxone can definitely be successful in the young population who wants to get sober from opiates--including those you've mentioned in your question, as well as Heroin. Although […]
July 16, 2011
Published by Dr. Harrison at July 16, 2011
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The short answer is no. Alcoholism is defined by more than just one event. Broadly defined, Alcoholism is continued drinking despite recurrent consequences. Meaning, if Hines […]