Despite non-pharmacological interventions, many alcoholic patients continue to have sleep problems and request pharmacotherapy. Many agents previously used for insomnia are relatively contraindicated because of their interaction with alcohol. Alcohol potentiates the effects of barbiturates and chloral hydrate, which are almost never clinically indicated for insomnia among alcoholics. Though safer, benzodiazepines raise concerns because of […]

Content A Multifaceted Approach: Addressing Internal and External Triggers in Addiction Recovery What is a Trigger? Identifying Internal Triggers The Role of Emotions and Thoughts They can be internal, such as feelings, or external, like coming into contact with people, places, and certain stressors. But recovery is a journey, and there are many other tools […]