Mindpath Health’s Dean Drosnes, MD discusses treatments for co-occurring alcohol use and depression. See highlights below or read the full article with sources here. Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (Alcoholism) Alcohol use disorder (AUD), commonly known as...
Making International Overdose Awareness Day Count
Mindpath Health's Dean Drosnes, M.D. helps discuss the truth behind overdose and how to make International Overdose Awareness Day count. International Overdose Awareness Day was first celebrated in 2001 by social worker, Sally J. Finn in Melbourne, Australia. Since...
The Recent Pandemic Triggers An Increase In Internet Addiction
Mindpath Health's Julian Lagoy, M.D. helps discuss how the recent pandemic has caused an increase in internet addiction, how it affects our mental health, and what we can do about it. The Recent Pandemic Triggers an Increase in Internet Addiction Throughout the...
Lesbian, Bisexual Women Face Greater Barriers to Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Mindpath Health's Kiana Shelton, LCSW, Taish Malone, LPC, Ph.D., and Brandi Garza, LPC discuss why lesbian and bisexual women face greater barriers to alcohol use disorder treatment. A recent study published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research found...
Marijuana for Medical Use May Result in Rapid Onset of Cannabis Use Disorder
Julian Lagoy, M.D. helps discuss how marijuana for medical use may result in rapid onset of cannabis use disorder. Medical marijuana use continues to be decriminalized across the country, as marijuana is now legal for medical use in 38 states. A new study published in...
Are You a Workaholic or Do You Just Have a Lot to Do?
Elisabeth Netherton, M.D. discusses what the definition of a workaholic is and ways to overcome a work addiction. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, MD, had such severe 'workaholism' that she not only worked until the day she delivered her son but was so focused on work that she...
Evolving Definitions of Addiction: Gaming Disorder and its Treatment Implications
Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, M.D. helps us understand the impacts of video game addiction, the power of modern technology and how therapy can help. The field of addictions research continues to evolve. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), gaming...
5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone With Drug Addiction
Community Psychiatry's Dr. Magavi was featured in Insider discussing how to support someone you know who has an addiction. If you haven't had a drug addiction yourself, it can be difficult to know what to say to a loved one experiencing it. But knowing more about...