by Carolyn Ross | Jan 13, 2025 | Addiction Recovery, Carolyn Ross MD
Studies into relapse rates in substance misuse and the role of the family have shown that a lack of family support is an effective predictor of SUD relapse. When involved in the recovery process and cared for and supported through family therapy for substance use...
by Carolyn Ross | Jan 4, 2025 | Addiction Recovery, Carolyn Ross MD
Studies have shown adults with a minoritized sexual identity are between 1.6 and 3.1 times more likely to have a substance use disorder (SUD) compared to their heterosexual counterparts. SAMHSA data reports that one-third of gay males, bisexual males and females had...
by Carolyn Ross | Dec 20, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Carolyn Ross MD
The United States has experienced a recent increase in stimulant prescriptions – and with it a rapid rise in prescription stimulant misuse in youth aged 12–17 years old and in young adults of 18–25 years of age, a problem that many fear is fast becoming comparable to...
by Carolyn Ross | Nov 15, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Blog, Carolyn Ross MD
Virtual healthcare has rapidly evolved as a trend over the past decade. However, it was the emergence of a global healthcare crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic – that triggered unprecedented growth in telemedicine. This has now become part of the...
by Carolyn Ross | Nov 9, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Carolyn Ross MD
The medical tourism industry is currently worth an estimated $248.9 billion and is forecast to reach $822.7 billion by 2034. Rehabilitation facilities helping clients recover from substance use disorders (SUDs) are also gaining traction within this area. So what can...
by Carolyn Ross | Oct 18, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Carolyn Ross MD
Psychedelics are becoming the hot new trend in addiction treatment, backed by a growing body of research showing their effectiveness. As a leader in the addiction field, it’s essential to keep psychedelics on your radar to stay ahead in treatment options and...