Many surgeons recommend giving up smoking, alcohol, or drugs before surgery, but researchers have found this may also increase the need for pain medication.

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North County now has more beds for people to detox from drugs and alcohol. A 32-bed program opened this month in Escondido. As KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen shows us it’s much needed in ...

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful ...

I'm an alcoholic, and I know why Dry January can mask a serious alcohol addiction - Dry January is widely considered a public ...

If I don’t change, my life will not get better.” Those were my son Daniel’s words—an aha moment of clarity, the springboard ...

At pH Wellness in Riverside, California, we specialize in safe, medically supervised fentanyl detox to help individuals begin their recovery journey. Our experienced clinical team provides 24/7 ...

Kevin Harrington, an original "Shark" from the Emmy Award-winning TV show Shark Tank and the brains behind the "As Seen on TV" brand, has announced his latest venture— an early investment in the ...

Background: GABAergic anticonvulsants have been recommended for the treatment of alcohol dependence and the prevention of relapse. Several studies have demonstrated topiramate's efficacy in improving ...