Addiction Medicine

At Recovery Without Walls, we go beyond addressing symptoms by identifying and treating the root causes of health issues. This approach is core to functional medicine, a healing method that…

Addiction, mental illness and chronic pain are complicated conditions that can be challenging to treat. They involve a complex interplay of factors and frequently co-occur. At Recovery Without Walls, we…

The constant battle with addiction can be debilitating. The weight of negative thoughts and emotions, coupled with a lack of inner peace, can drag you down until you lose your…

Addiction is a complex, highly stigmatized disease, which can make it challenging to find effective treatment. Contrary to outdated misconceptions, substance abuse doesn’t arise from a lack of willpower. Instead,…

Scientists who study addiction and the brain have noted several reasons why people become addicted and have difficulty fighting their drug use. Addictions to drugs such as stimulants and depressants…

Alcohol is a prevalent aspect of our society, and chances are, you have either known someone or have personally experienced some of the negative effects associated with drinking. Drinking, especially…

Someone with an opioid use disorder may receive treatment that involves a medication called methadone. This medication can help reduce the negative effects of opioid withdrawal in a manner that…

Evidence-based pharmacology for the treatment of depression may include a medication known as ketamine. While the use of ketamine is dangerous for an individual using it illegally or trying to…

Medications that are intended to serve useful purposes can sometimes create a problem for an individual who misuses them or becomes addicted to them. Ketamine and buprenorphine each have beneficial…