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24May, 2018
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The Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders

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What is the Sinclair Method? The Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorders is an evidence-based treatment for problematic drinking developed by Dr. John D. Sinclair.  Unlike traditional treatments that require complete abstinence from alcohol, the Sinclair Method allows you to continue drinking alcohol  at the beginning of treatment. In fact, treatment success depends on the continued consumption of alcohol in combination with the prescription medication Naltrexone. There are no meetings, chips, or higher powers with this program, although your provider may recommend some types of counseling. Naltrexone for Alcohol Dependence Naltrexone is at the heart […]
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22May, 2018
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Causes of Low Back Pain

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        Low Back Pain The vast majority of low back pain is mechanical in nature. In many cases, low back pain is associated with spondylosis, a term that refers to the general degeneration of the spine associated with normal wear and tear that occurs in the joints, discs, and bones of the spine as people get older. Some examples of mechanical causes of low back pain include: Sprains and strains account for most acute back pain. Sprains are caused by overstretching or tearing ligaments, and strains are tears […]
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21May, 2018
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Leg Pain

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Leg Pain The lower parts of your legs take the brunt of your day-to-day life. You shouldn’t have to be in pain, though. Medical treatments can help if your doctor says you have a condition like leg cramps, blood clots, or issues with the nerves. Muscle cramp. It can strike in your sleep or in the middle of the day. This sudden, tight, intense lower leg pain is sometimes called a “charley horse.” When it takes a grip, it can get worse quickly. It happens when your muscles are tired or […]
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3May, 2018
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Legal Disclaimer

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Legal Disclaimer This blog pro­vides gen­eral infor­ma­tion and dis­cus­sion about med­i­cine, health and related sub­jects.  The words and other con­tent pro­vided in this blog, and in any linked mate­ri­als, are not intended and should not be con­strued as med­ical advice. If the reader or any other per­son has a med­ical con­cern, he or she should con­sult with an appropriately-licensed physi­cian or other health care worker. Never dis­re­gard pro­fes­sional med­ical advice or delay in seek­ing it because of some­thing you have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you […]
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23Apr, 2018
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12 Myths of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

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12 Myths of Drug and Alcohol Addiction If you have ever experienced drug and alcohol addiction, whether it was your own substance use or a loved one’s, you were likely on the receiving end of opinions from others. US culture and its collective views on addiction are often rooted in shame, degradation, and negativity. More importantly, however, the mainstream conversation is all too often shrouded in myths and misinformation. These myths of drug and alcohol addiction are not only untrue,  they are dangerous for those who are in need of treatment and […]
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17Apr, 2018
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Medically Assisted Treatment is the standard of care for opioid use disorder

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It was a honor meeting Dr Elinore F. McCance-Katz, first assistant secretary for mental health and substance use with the Department of Health and Human Services at the American Society of Addiction Medicine Conference in San Diego. “Medically assisted treatment ,” said Elinore F. McCance-Katz, first assistant secretary for mental health and substance use with the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. McCance-Katz spoke Friday to thousands of psychiatrists and other health and social work professionals at the annual conference of the American Society of Addiction Medicine in San […]
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8Apr, 2018
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SUBOXONE Clinic

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SUBOXONE We provide treatment for opioid dependence and addiction with a medication called Suboxone, which contains Buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is the active part of the medication and is considered a “partial opioid agonist.” This simply means that it produces a milder form of the opioid effect (as compared to other opioids, which are “full agonists” and produce a much stronger effect.) The advantage of using Suboxone (Buprenorphine/naloxone) is that it fills the brain’s opioid receptors without producing the “high” that other opioids produce. Thus, the potential for abuse is […]
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22Mar, 2018
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New Clinic Hours

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Please note our new clinic operation hours. Monday      9 AM to 4 PM   Tuesday     12 PM to 6:30 PM(evening hours)   Wednesday closed   Thursday    9 AM to 4 PM   Friday         9 AM to 4 PM   Saturday and Sunday closed. Please also note that we will be  on a limited schedule during spring break week of April 2nd thru April 6th.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support.
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2Feb, 2018
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How long will I be in Suboxone treatment?

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Every person is different. The length of time in treatment depends on many factors: How long the person has been using What drugs they were taking Willingness to fully engage in the program Strength of support system Level of physical wellness Many other things contribute to how long it might take to be well again. It’s safe to say that most people with our center  are patients with us for at least one year. Contact us!  There are lots of ways to do that. Visit  our website Call our number (470) 424-8888 […]
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