If you're thinking about trying to quit drinking over Thanksgiving, you're not alone. The long weekend, the time off work, and a few quiet moments to think often give people the push they need. Wanting to stop is a good and brave decision. But if...
If you have been researching medications for alcohol use disorder, you have probably come across the word acamprosate. It is one of the most searched alcohol recovery medications in the United States, yet many people have never heard it explained...
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Belis Aladag, MD, MPH, FASAM — H.A.R.T. Recovery Care When someone is ready to stop drinking or using substances, the window of readiness matters. The moment a person decides they want help is one of the most clinically...
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Belis Aladag, MD, MPH, FASAM — H.A.R.T. Recovery Care One of the most common questions people ask when they're considering getting help for alcohol use disorder is also one of the hardest to answer honestly: how long is...
Medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder is one of the most evidence-supported and least utilized tools in addiction medicine. The gap between what the research shows and how widely these treatments are actually used represents one of...
