Addiction & Recovery Articles
Evidence-based guides written by Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP and medically reviewed by Brandon McNally, RN. Comprehensive addiction education for Long Island and beyond.
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7-OH Drug Classification: Opioid-Like Kratom Derivatives
FDA recommends Schedule I classification for 7-hydroxymitragynine as states take emergency action. Medical review of health risks and regulatory developments.
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Timeline, Symptoms & Treatment
Comprehensive medical guide to benzo withdrawal including acute and protracted symptoms, seizure risks, tapering protocols, and evidence-based treatment.
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7-OH Drug Classification: Opioid-Like Kratom Derivatives
FDA recommends Schedule I classification for 7-hydroxymitragynine as states take emergency action. Medical review of health risks and regulatory developments.
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Timeline, Symptoms & Treatment
Comprehensive medical guide to benzo withdrawal including acute and protracted symptoms, seizure risks, tapering protocols, and evidence-based treatment.
Dual Diagnosis: Treating Addiction and Mental Health Together
Integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Evidence-based therapies, medication management, and Long Island resources.
Fentanyl Dangers: Overdose Risk & Harm Reduction
Understanding synthetic opioid potency, overdose prevention, naloxone administration, and emergency response for fentanyl-related crises.
The Disease Model of Addiction
Scientific evidence supporting addiction as a chronic brain disease. Neurobiological research, genetic factors, and implications for treatment approaches.
Alcohol Addiction: Signs, Stages & Treatment Options
Recognizing alcohol use disorder, understanding progression stages, withdrawal risks, and evidence-based treatment including medical detox and MAT.
Am I an Alcoholic? Self-Assessment & Warning Signs
DSM-5 criteria for alcohol use disorder, CAGE questionnaire, warning signs of problem drinking, and when to seek professional help.
How Much Alcohol Makes You an Alcoholic?
Standard drink measurements, binge drinking thresholds, CDC guidelines, and the difference between heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder.
What BAC Level is Legally Drunk in New York?
New York DWI laws, blood alcohol content limits, impairment levels, legal consequences, and treatment alternatives to incarceration.
Cocaine Addiction: Effects, Risks & Recovery
Medical review of cocaine's effects on the brain, cardiovascular risks, crack vs powder cocaine, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment approaches.
Opioid Addiction: From Prescription Pills to Heroin
Understanding opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), overdose prevention, and comprehensive recovery support.
Cold Turkey Withdrawal: Risks & Safer Alternatives
Medical dangers of abrupt cessation, substances that require tapering, life-threatening withdrawal syndromes, and medically supervised detox benefits.
Substance Abuse Overview: Understanding Addiction
Comprehensive introduction to substance use disorders, diagnostic criteria, common substances of abuse, and pathways to recovery.
Internet Gaming Addiction: Digital Dependencies
Behavioral addiction research, WHO gaming disorder classification, warning signs in teens and adults, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
OASAS Strategic Plan: NY Addiction Services Roadmap
New York State Office of Addiction Services strategic initiatives, prevention programs, treatment expansion, and recovery support services.
All articles written by Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP (Nationally Certified Advanced Clinical Intervention Professional)
Medically reviewed by Brandon McNally, RN (ICU Critical Care Nurse) • Edited by Ezra Zohar, M.S. Ed.