03/11/21
Adolescent brains are developmentally distinct from adults, resulting in different reasons for engaging in risky behavior like substance abuse, which makes it difficult for clinicians to know how to approach…
Medical Treatment for Meth Addiction Proves Effective in New Study
02/24/21
For the first time, a medication regime has been found effective for some patients with meth addiction in a large, placebo-controlled trial. “It’s progress and it’s quite significant,” says Dr.
New Research Challenges Existing Beliefs About Tolerance in Alcohol Dependence
01/13/21
This blog post is excerpted from a report by Alison Caldwell in UChicago News Andrea King, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience…
12/30/20
Language matters when we talk about addiction and mental illness. In a recent interview, a very famous individual responded to a question about “being in and out of rehab seven…
12/16/20
The novel coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we approach just about everything. In healthcare one of the most significant changes has been the movement from face-to-face interaction with healthcare…
SMA Healthcare Foundation Announces Robbie Barrick as Phoenix Award Honoree for 2026 Gala of Light
The SMA Healthcare Foundation will host its second annual Gala of Light on Saturday, November 7, 2026, bringing the Flagler County community together for an inspiring evening in support…
Why Providing Mental Health and Substance Use Resources to Adolescents Matters
Adolescence is a critical period of growth and development, marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes. While these years can be exciting and full of opportunity, they can…
