There is no simple solution to drug or alcohol addiction treatment. The process is multilayered, beginning at the deepest points of addiction and gradually transitioning to life free from substance dependency. One such method is the partial hospitalization program (PHP), which gives patients the freedom of living at home, combined with the support of treatment…
One in five. That’s not a representation of how many New Yorkers own cars or how many walk to work. It’s an approximation of how many city residents experience a mental health issue each year. The Impact Of Mental Illness And Substance Abuse Even knowing one in five people suffer from a mental disorder cannot…
The Digital Age – Of Addiction Children today are spending phenomenal amounts of time in front of the screen. They have access to televisions, computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The American Academy of Pediatrics has found that children spend, on average, more than seven hours per day entertaining themselves through such media. That’s more…
The Dunes East Hampton’s very own Dr. Nicholas Kardaras has been busy as of late, touring the country in support of his latest book “Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids – and How to Break the Trance.” Learn about digital detox and how it’s affecting younger generations. Dr. Kardaras’ latest appearance brought…
New York City’s New Laws May Facilitate Better Heroin And Drug Addiction Treatment When people out-of-state think of New York City, they often think of high drug use rates. New York City does have a significant heroin problem, but legislators are coming up with new plans to combat it. New York City is moving away…