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Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

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    Category: substance use

    Red flags of relapse

    August 26, 2019August 31, 2019 by Kenneth S. Arfa MD

    Sarah, an alcoholic patient in recovery, comes in with her husband. A question comes up: how can they watch for signs that she is headed for relapse. Any warning flags? Michael Weaver, MD recently wrote in the Carlat Report Addiction Treatment: these clues may say “someone has relapsed, or may be headed that way.” He … Continue reading Red flags of relapse

    Posted in family, friends, substance use

    Cannabis: a safe treatment?

    August 19, 2019August 31, 2019 by Kenneth S. Arfa MD

    I recently met with Javier, a college sophomore, who sought help for his anxiety attacks. In a follow-up session that included his mom, he disagreed with her about how helpful marijuana may serve in treating his anxiety. Javier said that smoking weed is the best way to calm himself down. Mom worries about its safety, … Continue reading Cannabis: a safe treatment?

    Posted in medication, substance use
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