It begins innocently enough: A busy mom struggling with anxiety or post-surgical pain makes an appointment with their doctor. When pain is the issue, the doctor will often ask the patient to rate their pain level on a 1-10 scale. Problematically, there is no objective pain measurement tactic – it is all self-reported by the…
The Dunes East Hampton was featured in an Everyday Health article explaining how illicit substances purchased on the street corner may actually be safer than painkillers obtained at your local pharmacy. Researchers from School of Population Health at the University of Queensland, Australia concluded that prescription painkillers contribute to more deaths and illnesses than heroin,…
The Dunes East Hampton, featured in a New York Post article, is a posh rehabilitation spa located in East Hampton, NY. The facility offers privacy and customized addiction therapies to a premier clientele. At a price tag of 100K+ for 3 months, The Dunes offers patients the latest therapy treatments and luxury accommodations, including a…
The balance between work responsibilities and personal health is an escalating issue for U.S. citizens. The economic climate in recent years has increased stress for CEOs and mid-level workers alike. These conditions appear to be causing a surge in people seeking help for substance abuse issues. Although work-related stress can exacerbate addictive tendencies, recovery specialists…
The word “addict” often conjures images of poor hygiene, syringes, and broken homes. In reality, the addiction issue is far more complex. As a compulsive tendency and obsession to engage in behaviors or ingest substances, the defining lines between good and bad; black and white begin to fade. Everyone has that friend who is “addicted”…