Links to Other Cancer Support Information
The following sites are provided as a means of helping you navigate the Internet to find cancer related information that may be of help to you, your family and your friends. A word of caution: Please remember that there is a lot of very helpful, reliable, factual information available on the Internet, but there is also a lot of misinformation as well. The Internet reflects real life and therefore it is very important to question your sources and verify the information you rec
Addressing Alcohol Use in Health Care
Alcohol is the most widely used and abused substance in the United States. We are used to having wine at the dinner table, toasting special occasions with champagne, relaxing with a beer and bringing out the hard liquor for parties. Many people are able to consume alcohol in ways that pose little risk to themselves and others, but excessive drinking creates a host of problems. Misuse and overuse of alcohol can have devastating effects on a person’s health. Excessive alcohol u
Having a new baby is the happiest time in a woman’s life, right? Not always
One in five new or expectant mothers will experience debilitating anxiety or depression during pregnancy or the first year postpartum. These illnesses – known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) – are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, more common than other perinatal complications combined (gestational diabetes with hypertension and preecamplsia). All women are screened and monitored for these conditions. Yet, practitioners are not requir
Making Recovery A Reality With Suboxone
Recovery from opiate addiction is one of the most difficult battles you may ever face. But recovery is possible and can be made more comfortable and manageable with the aid of certain medications. While medications like methadone have been around for decades, there are newer medications that are also safe and effective for opiate detox such as Suboxone. Suboxone Basics Suboxone is a medication used to treat addiction to opiates such as: Heroin Morphine Opium Codeine Oxycodone
