Every September, we recognize National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. David Fields, Executive Director of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center, joined Yusof Al-Wadei of UFHR Wellness to discuss several topics. Among them…
On Feb. 7, Dr. Ronald V. Mejzak represented the Florida Society of Addiction Medicine (FSAM) at a roundtable discussion on insurance coverage parity for mental health and substance use disorder hosted by State Representative Emily Slosberg. Dr. Mejzak opened his remarks by thanking Representative Slosberg and Senator Rouson for their…
By Scott A. Teitelbaum, M.D., Medical Director, UF Health Florida Recovery Center Florida is a national leader when it comes to beautiful beaches, citrus production and … drug overdose deaths. The Sunshine State, like the United States as a whole, is in the midst of…
Do you have precious holiday memories? Something that fills your heart with so much joy, that a warm and generous smile seems to linger for a while. I hope so. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate, in your special way, as you gather with family and friends to enjoy…
Thanksgiving is upon us. Another crop of basting turkeys will warm our kitchens with aromas that entice us back to our favorite memories of such a special day. For me, it was watching the enormous balloons in the Macy’s Parade float along the streets of New York City. Back in…
For the first time in a while, pundits and politicians were talking about the drug that kills more people than any other each year in the U.S. I’m talking about alcohol, which upstaged opioid abuse in news coverage recently, but only after Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson withdrew…
Recognizing when a loved one is in trouble With the holiday season upon us, we may be gathering with friends or family members. And during those gatherings, we may notice new or alarming behaviors related to their mental and physical health. While this time of year is often…
Binge drinking among college students Binge drinking among college students – what we should know As we embark on the 2017-2018 school year, most students, particularly freshmen, have left the safety of home and are proudly stepping onto campuses feeling more independent than they have ever felt before.
Celebrating Sober – Sobriety is an achievement that addicts and alcoholics describe, with humble gratitude, as the most difficult and most rewarding accomplishment of their lives. To them, sobriety is an unmerited gift. Some even consider sobriety a miracle when they believe that a power greater than themselves has…
Holiday gratitude in recovery Gratitude has been a time-honored tradition for us human beings. Since people first realized the importance and value of the life-sustaining elements, there has been an appreciation of them, an endearment that has given them the proper place in the history of the human race.
