Published: Feb 19th, 2020
From a posting on ASAM.org 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 […]
Published: Jan 16th, 2020
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. […]
Published: Dec 24th, 2019
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 […]
Published: Nov 28th, 2019
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, […]
Published: May 3rd, 2018
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 […]
Published: Dec 15th, 2017
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 […]
Published: Sep 6th, 2017
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 […]
Published: Jun 16th, 2017
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 […]
Published: Nov 24th, 2014
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 […]
Published: Oct 8th, 2014
Addiction in the brain Addiction exists in the human brain. Specialized neurological pathways in the brain, called circuits, are designed for the experience of pleasure. These circuits tie together parts […]