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7 Ways to Become a More Resilient Person

2024-07-02T02:08:41-05:00

7 Ways to Become a More Resilient Person Resilience is the ability to cope with and bounce back from the difficulties of life. It can help you overcome challenges, learn from your experiences, and maintain a positive outlook. Resilience is not something that you are born with or without; it is [...]

7 Ways to Become a More Resilient Person2024-07-02T02:08:41-05:00

The Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Illness

2024-07-02T02:08:20-05:00

The Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Illness Cannabis is one of the most widely used drugs in the world, and its use as a recreational drug has been enhanced by widespread legalization for personal use. However, cannabis use is not without risks, and the risk of developing [...]

The Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Illness2024-07-02T02:08:20-05:00

Ozempic: A Potential Anti-Addiction Drug?

2024-07-02T02:08:07-05:00

Ozempic: A Potential Anti-Addiction Drug? Ozempic is a semaglutide medication originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by mimicking the effects of a natural hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1). GLP-1 is secreted by the gut after eating and helps regulate blood sugar levels and insulin production. [...]

Ozempic: A Potential Anti-Addiction Drug?2024-07-02T02:08:07-05:00

Brixadi vs. Other OUD Medications

2024-07-02T02:07:40-05:00

Brixadi vs. Other OUD Medications Brixadi is a new treatment option for people with opioid use disorder (OUD). It is an injectable form of buprenorphine, a medication that helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms from opioids. Brixadi was approved by the FDA in May 2023 and is available in [...]

Brixadi vs. Other OUD Medications2024-07-02T02:07:40-05:00

Brixadi: A New Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder

2024-07-02T02:07:30-05:00

Brixadi: A New Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic and potentially fatal condition that affects millions of people in the US. OUD is characterized by the compulsive use of opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, or prescription painkillers, despite harmful consequences, an inability [...]

Brixadi: A New Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder2024-07-02T02:07:30-05:00

The Wellness-Washing of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

2024-07-02T02:06:55-05:00

The Wellness-Washing of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Ketamine has had a “party drug” reputation for decades, but this 1970s, FDA-approved anesthetic is garnering new attention today as a psychedelic treatment for people struggling with depression, trauma and substance misuse. A recent Harper's Bazaar article, "Ketamine's Woo-Woo Rebrand" by Shayla Love, highlights [...]

The Wellness-Washing of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy2024-07-02T02:06:55-05:00

CARMAhealth Applauds the Bipartisan Passage of H.R.7666

2024-07-02T02:06:46-05:00

CARMAhealth Applauds the Bipartisan Passage of H.R.7666 Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R.7666). Statement of Carlos F. Tirado, MD,MPH, Chief Medical Officer, MAP Health Management and CARMAhealth On Wednesday, June 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and [...]

CARMAhealth Applauds the Bipartisan Passage of H.R.76662024-07-02T02:06:46-05:00

Texas Good Samaritan Law Op-Ed

2024-07-02T02:06:32-05:00

Texas Good Samaritan Law Op-Ed CARMAhealth’s Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carlos Tirado recently penned an insightful and relevant op-ed regarding the Texas Legislature’s failure to pass a “Good Samaritan Law”. These laws protect drug users from legal penalty in the event that they have to call and [...]

Texas Good Samaritan Law Op-Ed2024-07-02T02:06:32-05:00

Understanding Meth Addiction: A Growing Threat

2024-07-02T02:06:25-05:00

Understanding Meth Addiction: A Growing Threat Rampant and escalating fatality has steered the American addiction conversation toward opioids and kept it there; a completely understandable inclination given the universal and indiscriminate nature of opioid use disorder. Prescription drugs, heroin and fentanyl threaten every age group, class and cultural background, [...]

Understanding Meth Addiction: A Growing Threat2024-07-02T02:06:25-05:00

Vivitrol for Alcohol Use Disorder

2024-07-02T02:06:12-05:00

Vivitrol for Alcohol Use Disorder As CARMAhealth continues to observe Alcohol Awareness Month, we wanted to take the opportunity to touch not only on the causes, sustaining factors and impact of alcohol addiction, but also the pathways to treatment of which sufferers can avail themselves to get help and [...]

Vivitrol for Alcohol Use Disorder2024-07-02T02:06:12-05:00
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