Rethinking Drinking
The Awareness Gap and the dangers of even moderate alcohol use …
Food-Source Opiates: Therapeutic Positive UA
Certain foods, medications and even body processses can cause False-Positive results in UA drug testing. Dr. Inaba discusses these and changes in established limits for testing.
Harm Reduction – Needle exchange
A look at the continuing controversy around needle exchange programs and the need for more treatment opportunities as the best harm reduction strategy.
Mexican Drug Wars: supply, demand & treatment
The continued high demand for drugs, and the lack of adequate treatment options are significant factors in the ongoing Mexican Drug Wars. Dr. Inaba comments.
Low Dose Naltrexone for Immunological-Related Disorders
Dr. Inaba comments on the multiple uses of Low Dose Naltrexone. … noted in studies signaling a rising level of confidence in the use of this opioid antagonist to treat a growing number of immunological-related diseases (in addition to its use in the treatment of addictions.)
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
The $700 billion “bailout” package designed to salvage the nation’s economic crisis … included the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 [HR 6983], one of the 20 attached bills … and signed into law a few days later.