Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHAT ARE OPIOIDS? Opioids, sometimes referred to as narcotics, are pain medications prescribed by…
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 THE STATISTICS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE? 22.5 million people (8.5% of the U.S.…
Have you ever found yourself in a conversation about mental health, only to realize how much we still have to learn? Schizophrenia, a topic often…
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…
WHAT IS TIANEPTINE OR “GAS STATION HEROIN”? Tianeptine is a prescription drug used for depression in some European, Asian, and Latin American countries. It is…
In the realm of behavioral health, sex addiction is often misunderstood and shrouded in stereotypes, especially when it comes to women. The idea that only…
WHAT IS DRUNKOREXIA? Drunkorexia is the recognized term that refers to modifying eating behaviors for the planned caloric intake of alcohol or to increase the…
Social drinking is a pastime woven into the very fabric of our social lives. It’s the pop of a bottle among friends, celebrations marked with…
Addiction is a complex and serious issue that not only affects the individual struggling with it but also their loved ones. Seeking help for addiction…
