Alcohol, for many people, is a natural part of American culture. It is a part of many social settings and everyday life—weddings, office happy hours,…
WHAT IS ADDICTION? The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a “treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the…
Alcohol is an embedded part of American culture. Many everyday cultural events include alcohol—a wedding reception, a regular guys’ or girls’ night out, a standing…
Having an alcoholic in your life can be challenging and disruptive. The behavior of a person struggling with addiction can cause tremendous harm to relationships,…
WHAT IS GRATITUDE? Gratitude is the art of making what you have, enough. Gratitude is the feeling and outward conveyance of appreciation for something or…
For those with an alcohol use disorder, the first step of treatment is detoxification. Professional addiction treatment prepares an individual for the withdrawal symptoms that…
HOW DOES LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY DISCRIMINATION IMPACT HEALTH? Health disparities among LGBTQIA+ people are linked to stigma and discrimination for example: Many LGBTQIA+ people have reported…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHAT IS DRY/DAMP JANUARY? Over the last decade, “Dry January” has become a popular…
Wondering if you can detox while pregnant? The answer is a resounding yes since your fetus is highly susceptible to the impacts of any of…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHAT ARE EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL RISKS? Excessive alcohol use poses both health and safety risks to…