California’s Addiction Treatment Data
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 27 August 2019As a Social Service Professional including a Master of Social Work and an International Credentialed Addiction Professional spanning three decades,
Is Private Alcohol Rehab Right For You?
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 05 May 2019It is your choice what type of treatment will be best for you. In high-end alcohol rehabs you will receive
Alcohol Detox Centers
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 20 April 2019It is important to know that your addiction to alcohol is not entirely your fault. There are many different factors
Treatment for Alcoholism: What is it?
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 03 April 2019If you are 100% sure that you have a drinking problem, but you’re not 100% sure whether or not you
Treating Alcoholism: From Detox to Recovery
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 03 February 2017So it’s time to quit drinking. What do you do first? Where do you turn? Should you go to rehab?
Stopping Alcohol Abuse with Ketamine
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 27 January 2017A currently ongoing study based at University College London (UCL) involves giving a dose of ketamine to alcohol abusers. Yes,
Alcohol Abuse Treatment For Women
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 20 January 2017According to the National Institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism, Women’s bodies react differently to alcohol than men’s bodies. That
Disulfiram Use for Recovering Alcoholics
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 13 January 2017There’s a barber on my street called Ish’s, and it’s been there for years. When I was little, Ish would
Virus May Reduce Desire to Consume Alcohol
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 16 November 2016Alcohol is America’s drug of choice. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that there are over 17.5
Addiction Treatment Policy Under President Trump
Written by Dan Schimmel, LCSW, CAP ,on 09 November 2016It’s the day after Election Day as this article is being written, and Donald Trump has won the American presidency.