Ever been greeted by a dog who’s thrilled to see you, snuggled up with a sweetly purring cat or cracked up at something a cockatiel blurted? Then you have a sense of how the power of pets can make people feel better physically and mentally – benefits that the Human Animal Bond Research Institute has
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Why Seek Out an Addiction Medicine Physician? If you have a problem with your heart, you see a cardiologist. Your skin? A dermatologist. And if you have a problem with alcohol or drug addiction? An addiction medicine physician may be your best bet. Here are six things to know about addiction medicine physicians – and
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Editor’s note: RiverMend Health Center of Atlanta is one of the few rehab centers in Georgia to offer integrated care for addiction and eating disorders, including screening, assessment and therapy to help patients gain control of their lives and recover from both addiction and eating disorders. The highly restrictive eating habits that mark eating disorders
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RiverMend Health Centers One of Few Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs for LGBTQ Communities June 24, 2015 (Atlanta) Coinciding with the June recognition of National LGBT Pride Month, RiverMend Health Centers begins a specialized LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) program for addiction treatment at its Metro Atlanta location. “I am pleased to announce that
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