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...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Jul 12, 2018 | Blog
Are you aware of all the negative effects that using drugs and alcohol has on your body, mind, and life? Here is a breakdown of those negative effects: Generic Negative Physical Effects (these come with many kinds of drug or alcohol abuse) Cardiovascular disease...
by Dr. Alberto Sola, M.D. | Jul 5, 2018 | Blog
Living with a recovering addict isn’t easy. There are challenges for people in this situation that no one thinks about until they are there, experiencing it for themselves. Unfortunately, because you’re not in the shoes of the person in recovery, even the...
