by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Nov 14, 2018 | Blog
Suboxone is sometimes used to help people counteract the side effects of heroin, prescription painkillers, and other opioids. Yet suboxone does not provide a surefire solution to treat opioid addiction. To understand why this is the case, let’s take a look at...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog
Drug abuse is a significant problem across the United States that often goes unaddressed. However, people who know the warning signs of drug abuse may be better equipped than others to help family members, friends, and colleagues who are dealing with addiction....
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Oct 11, 2018 | Blog
War veterans sometimes struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. In certain instances, war veterans may use alcohol and drugs to cope with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What Is PTSD? PTSD refers to a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog
JUUL provides “JUULpods,” vaping pods that are designed to improve the lives of adult smokers. But is a JUULpod “safer” than a traditional cigarette? To find out, let’s compare and contrast JUULpods and traditional cigarettes. What Is...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog
An addiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain and body. The Center on Addiction reports approximately 40 million Americans age 12 and older — or roughly one in seven people — are currently dealing with a drug, nicotine, or alcohol addiction. Among these...
