Lawmakers have increased funding to fight the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation. One expert says it’s not enough. In a recent New York Daily News article, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras wrote that the war on drugs will be unsuccessful until we treat the economic, cultural and social factors that make people susceptible to addiction. According to…
At The Dunes East Hampton, we understand that many Americans partake in alcohol consumption during social events, holiday gatherings or privately to unwind after stressful days. Daily drinking may not seem like a dangerous habit when an individual only consumes one alcoholic beverage per day, but the truth is that long-term daily drinking may have…
How Alcohol Affects the Heart How does alcohol affect the heart? Does alcohol increase heart rate? It is well established that alcohol can damage every part of your body, including the heart. At The Dunes East Hampton, we have written about how alcohol affects the various organs as a resource for those that are worried…
Many busy stay-at-home moms have become accidental addicts: people who visit their doctors looking for help with chronic pain or anxiety and then rely too heavily on the prescribed medication. Without realizing it, they begin to need these medications more often. Weighing in on why stay-at-home moms, hardworking fathers and everyday “normal” people are falling victim…
Substance abuse typically wreaks havoc among families in several ways. Children may endure abuse and neglect at the hands of alcoholic parents. Parents may suffer seeing their children fall into addiction. Siblings endure substance abuse from different perspectives, and being stuck in such a situation can have drastic consequences. At The Dunes East Hampton, we…