First Nationally Acc…
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On July 1, the first group of medical residents will start training in 10 newly accredited addiction medicine residencies around the country. The programs, accredited by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Foundation, will signal a new era in addiction medicine, says ABAM…
A Winding Path to th…
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By PAUL CHRISTOPHER, M.D.
He was the first patient of the day, dropped off at the emergency room by the police or a family member a man in his 50s, unshaved, stumbling, engulfed in the pungent aroma of alcohol.
When he blew into the breathalyzers strawlike tube, the readout was…
Straight Up: How to …
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Mindfulness Meditation
What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Mindfulness is a type of meditation that essentially involves focusing on your mind on the present. To be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judging yourself.
Research suggests…
Genetically Targeted…
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Genetically Targeted Medication Shows Great Promise In Treating Alcohol Addiction
21 Jan 2011
For the first time in alcohol addiction research, UVA investigators have successfully treated alcohol-dependent individuals with medication that is tailored specifically to match their genetic…