Parity for addiction and mental health treatment – good news! Health insurance companies must now treat mental health and substance abuse treatment coverage in the same manner they treat other health conditions, thanks to Health Parity Legislation signed into law earlier this month. In other words, there must now be parity for mental health and… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: October 2008
The Brain Can Heal
The brain can heal from addiction, for example, is but one of the facts scientists and medical professionals now understand – thanks in large part to imaging technologies of the past 10-15 years, such as fMRI and SPECT. This research was one of the key components of my new book, If You Loved Me, You’d… Continue Reading
A Standard Drink? So What’s In That Drink?
A Standard Drink? So what’s in that drink? Most people have no idea that the common cocktails they drink at bars and restaurants may contain more than 1 standard drink. “I only had a couple of drinks.” or “We each had a drink and then split a bottle of wine.” These are statements commonly after… Continue Reading