Benefits of Suboxone Treatment
Alcohol is the number one drug problem in the United States. As a country, we have more than 5,000 visits to the emergency rooms each day attributed to drug abuse. Along with that, 53% of adults in the United States…
Update: Is Medical Marijuana Coming To Florida in 2016?
California has had a thriving "medical" marijuana industry for years, and doctors who prescribe medical marijuana are in high demand there. Colorado did the Golden State one better and recently legalized recreational marijuana. They're not alone, either. A number of…
The Biggest Drug Problem in America: 3 Shocking and Sad Things You Didn’t Know About Alcoholism
Did you know that alcohol is the single most abused drug in the United States? A 2012 study from the National Institute of Health found that 7.2% of American adults have an alcohol use disorder. That's more than 27…
Three Important Things You Never Knew About Alcoholism
You probably know that alcoholism is a serious problem in the United States, but there's a good chance that you aren't aware of how serious of a problem it's become. Here's what family practice doctors think you should know. Alcoholism…
Medical Marijuana: Does It Encourage Crime or Help Children Suffering From Cancer?
Medical marijuana is not a new concept. In fact, it has been around for more than 4,700 years. (Although it was first used and cultivated for medical purposes outside of the U.S. -- in China.) Of course, that does not…
Can Medical Marijuana Help You?
At the turn of the 20th century, more than 20 prescription medicines containing marijuana were sold in American pharmacies. Marijuana was considered a legitimate ingredient in medications until 1942, when cannabis was stricken from the U.S. Pharmacopoeia, the official list…
Three Types of Treatment You Can Receive From Family Practice Doctors
Could you be getting carded in a Starbucks soon? According to USA Today, the coffee giant is planning on rolling out alcohol after 4pm in thousands of locations worldwide. In an ever competitive market, offering alcoholic beverages in a low-key…
Why Detox is Important for Those Struggling With Alcohol Addictions
According to the BBC, while it's commonly known that alcohol consumption can damage your liver, not everyone realizes that it can have an effect on long-term brain function, as well. The condition, known as ARBD, includes symptoms of difficulty reasoning,…
