Relapse: Why People Go Back Out---Top 4 Reasons & What You Can Do To Stay Sober.

My mission is to spotlight evidenced-based treatment solutions that work for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Through this channel, I discuss a variety of topics including the heroin & pain killer opioid epidemic, role of life-saving medications such as suboxone and naltrexone for drug cravings & withdrawal, narcan for opioid overdose, 12 Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, survival and self-care tips for those in early recovery, the basics of drug and alcohol testing, the risks of controlled substances like xanax and adderall, exploring life after rehab, suboxone/buprenorphine for opioid addiction & outpatient detox, discussing common triggers for relapse, self care strategies in early recovery, COVID's impact on mental health, isolation & burnout and finally getting help for and recognizing early warning signs of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and insomnia issues. The channel's mission is to make talking about these issues easier, more openly and without the cloud of stigma or shame. As a triple-board certified, fellowship-trained, addiction psychiatrist in private practice offering specialized addiction & mental health services and talk-therapy based out of offices in Fairfield County, (Brookfield) Connecticut and New York City, come travel the crossroads with me, sharing aspects of my own journey, what I learned, and how my professional and personal experience helped so many others find common ground navigating the complex roadmap back to recovery and hope.