Oh No, Not a Hunger Striker!

Oh No, Not a Hunger Striker!

Ah yes, arguably the most difficult, complicated, and frustrating patient found in corrections… the hunger striker. The simple mentioning of the term brings a shudder to all those working in the correctional field. These patients command an exhaustive number of...
Understanding the Science of Addiction

Understanding the Science of Addiction

What is addiction or dependence? Isn’t it just a choice? When does someone cross over from substance use to addiction? What is the cycle of Addiction and the effects on the brain? What are the risk factors to addiction? What is the evidence-based treatment options for...