Cravings and the Coronavirus

Cravings and the Coronavirus

One of the trademarks of Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders are cravings. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines cravings as: “an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing.” In people with substance use disorders, cravings are not “abnormal” but actually the result...
Naltrexone Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Naltrexone Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Naltrexone is a non-addictive medication that can be used for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for both Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine offers two specially formulated Naltrexone options for...
Is Alcohol Essential During a Pandemic?

Is Alcohol Essential During a Pandemic?

April is alcohol awareness month. This April is unlike any April we have ever experienced. Businesses are closed, people have been mandated to work from home, and kids are home from school.   Have you noticed that in many places liquor stores are considered essential?...