Author: Kristen Nelson, MD

What is Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)?
Today, an estimated 46.3 million Americans qualify as having a substance…

The Healing Power of Music for Mental Heath
Today, one in five Americans lives with a mental health disorder…

Fentanyl Overdose: Symptoms, Dangers and Treatment
Fentanyl is an opioid drug, used as a prescription painkiller. It’s…

Understanding Addiction Recovery Programs: PHP, IOP, and OP
The type of recovery matters. Learn the difference between partial hospitalization…

Preparing to Go to Rehab for SUD (Substance Use Disorder)
If you are one struggling, you might reach a point in…

What Is Xylazine or “Tranq”?
Since the early days of illicit drugs, many different substances have…
