Alcohol Sales Spike In 2020 Due To COVID-19
Despite bar, club, and restaurant closure, the alcohol market grew by 55%, and online alcohol sales skyrocketed to 243% in the U.S.
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Episode 24 – Addiction In Intimate Relationships
When one or both partners in a relationship are abusing drugs or alcohol, it can cause feelings of betrayal and anger.
TikTok’s Recovery Community
TikTok has a new recovery community sprouting on its platform that is rejecting content that encourages drug use.
Episode 23 – Hallucinogens And History
Cannabis, psylocibin, and ketamine are substances that are all used for therapeutic methods but can also be dangerous and mind-altering.
Millennials At A Higher Risk Of Developing An Addiction
From 2006 to 2015, drug-related deaths in Millennials climbed by 108%, while fatal alcohol poisoning surged to 69%.
Episode 22 – Involuntary Commitment
Involuntary or civil commitment can be used when patients present as a danger to themselves or others. Dr. Bhatt, MD explains what this means.
Episode 21 – Social Media Addiction
Social media or internet use that starts causing problems holds many of the same characteristics as behavioral addictions.
Current COVID Regulations For Travel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on April 2nd that fully vaccinated travelers do not need a COVID test before travel.
Episode 20 – The Reality Of Relapse
Relapse is oftentimes part of the recovery process. Dr. Bhatt, MD explains why it happens and what you should do if it does.
Episode 19 – Breaking Down Fentanyl
It’s 100 times more potent than Morphine. Fentanyl has been involved in a large number of Opioid overdoses. Dr. Bhatt, MD explains why.
