How Successful is Rehabilitation for Drug and Alcohol Dependence?

935 ViewsA person’s treatment for substance abuse and addiction is deemed to have been successful when they are able to refrain from using drugs and alcohol and are also able to exercise self-control over their addictive behaviors. When the individual is finally capable of living their life regularly and is no longer controlled by their […]

SLEEP DEPRIVATION IN THE SHORT TERM TO BENEFIT THE LONG TERM?

865 ViewsIt sounds counterintuitive, and even counterproductive, but forced sleep restriction is a method used in Cognitive Behavioral Insomnia Treatment, or CBiT. CBiT 101 CBiT can be used to treat poor sleep or insomnia without any medication or pills. It focuses instead on helping people to build good habits and associations around their beds (and […]

ROM Technologies: What Patients Are Saying About The Portable Connect

1,150 ViewsThe ROM Technologies Portable Connect is a device that has a chance to revolutionize tele medicine after knee surgery. While the device works for ankle and hip patients, it’s caught on, particularly with knee surgery recovery to get people back on track.  Patients of all ages have been able to try out the Portable […]

Mental Health and Drug Use Co-Occurring Disorders

1,081 ViewsSometimes, drug use disorders co-occur with mental health issues due to the reasons below: Certain illegal drugs can make addicts experience one or more signs of a mental health condition Mental health conditions can occasionally cause alcohol or drug use, as some people with these conditions may abuse these substances as a form of […]

What Happens During Endodontic Retreatment?

1,237 ViewsRoot canal therapy has a success rate of 90-95 percent.  In certain cases, you may require endodontic re-treatment. Endodontic re-treatment is reopening your tooth to clean, sterilise, and restructure the chamber and canals in order to preserve your tooth. North Shore & Brookline Endodontics take the time to properly examine the risk factors in […]