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Childhood Trauma and Developing Dissociative Disorders

The Trauma of Adolescence in America All across America, there are children suffering from adverse experiences, and many of these begin in the home. Frightening, dangerous, or violent events can cause severe side effects for children, whether they witness it... Learn More

Needle Exchange Programs May be Heading to Georgia

Georgia just took another step toward joining the assembly of states expanding harm reduction efforts to fight the drug abuse. The state’s House of Representatives just passed a bill that would make needle exchange programs (NEP) legal. Lawmakers and community... Learn More

5 New Year’s Recovery Resolutions to Consider Keeping for 2019

Make Recovery Resolutions Count in 2019 Every year, a lot of us tell or hear jokes about those oh-so-elusive New Year’s Resolutions. Whether out loud or in meme form, we will come across jokes about the resolutions we didn’t keep... Learn More

Your Doctor Might Not Really Understand Your Addiction

The Need for Addiction Medicine While addiction is one of the primary public health issues facing our society today, the reality is that not many doctors have an intimate understanding of substance use disorder. Granted, there are those who specialize... Learn More

What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Do They Impact Addiction?

Breaking Down Cognitive Distortions One of the most powerful tools we have for treating substance use disorder and many mental health issues is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This form of innovative intervention focuses on addressing dysfunctional thoughts, emotions and behaviors,... Learn More

Celebrating First In-Network Partnership with Beacon Health Options

Palm Partners Recovery Center is proud to announce that we have selected Beacon Health Options as our first in-network partnership. Effective immediately, we are now a participating provider with Beacon Health Options, also known as: Value Options New York State Health... Learn More

Pain Management VS American Opioid Crisis: Both Issues Matter

(This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model) For years now we have been hearing about the ever-present opioid crisis in America that has been devastating families and communities across... Learn More

Alcohol and Heart Disease: The Cardiovascular Damage of Drinking

Author: Justin Mckibben Almost a year ago, I walked into a local urgent care clinic with a knot in my chest. I had been experiencing palpitations and chest tightness on-and-off for a month or more, and this particular morning my... Learn More

Death of DJ Avicii: History of EDM, Drinking and Health Issues On Friday, April 20th EDM fans across the world were shocked and heartbroken to hear that internationally known DJ Avicii had passed away at the incredibly young age of 28. Well-known for genre-mixing singles in the electronic dance music (EDM)... Learn More

Doctor Shopping is Still an Element of the Opioid Crisis Author: Justin Mckibben When discussing the very real devastation of the opioid crisis some people are still skeptical as to how big of a part prescription opioids play in the problem. While all patients should have access to comprehensive care... Learn More

What Resignation of ESPN President Reminds Us about Addiction The sports world was rattled yet again this week following the announcement from John Skipper, President of the world famous sports broadcasting network ESPN, of his resignation. Skipper cited his struggles with substance use and addiction as the reason for... Learn More

Why Supporting Jobs for Recovering Addicts is Great Economics [caption id="attachment_22811" align="aligncenter" width="464"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Think about this for a minute... according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse: Over... Learn More

Childhood Trauma and Developing Dissociative Disorders

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