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Dr. Po-Chang Hsu, M.D., M.S.

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Addiction Treatment

Sex Addiction and the Dissociated Self

November 1

Addiction Treatment

Defense Mechanisms that Addicts Use To Avoid Treatment

March 17

Addiction Treatment

Can Smoking Make Hangovers Feel More Intense?

March 8

Addiction Treatment

What is the Difference Between Hard and Soft Drugs?

March 26

Addiction Treatment

Should I Consider Intermittent Fasting in Recovery?

April 15

Addiction Treatment

Why Starting at Step Zero is the Best Place to Begin

June 10

Addiction Treatment

Is Buspirone Addictive and Can it Get You High?

July 11

Addiction Treatment

What is Clonidine Addiction?

July 11

Addiction Treatment

What Does Being an Empath Have to Do with Addiction?

August 12

Addiction Treatment

What is Freebasing Cocaine?

August 13

Addiction Treatment

Why Men Who Are Introverts May Struggle with Depression and How to Support Their Overall Health

September 28

Addiction Treatment

Risks of Microdosing

July 22

Addiction Treatment

Military Men at Risk: Hypertension Associated with PTSD

January 7

Addiction Treatment

Do Benzodiazepines Affect Dopamine Levels?

February 25

Addiction Treatment

Do Drug Tests Detect Crystal Meth?

October 26

Addiction Treatment

How Long Does a Cocaine High Last?

October 26

Addiction Treatment

How Long Does Meth Last?

October 26

Addiction Treatment

How Much Crack Does It Take To Overdose?

October 27

Addiction Treatment

Forming Relationships in AA

October 27

Addiction Treatment

10 Common Lies Compulsive Gamblers Tell Themselves

October 27

Addiction Treatment

Quitting Cocaine Cold Turkey Is Not The Way to Go

October 27

Addiction Treatment

Coming Down from a Cocaine Binge: Signs and Symptoms

October 27

Addiction Treatment

How Long Does Ambien Last?

October 27

Addiction Treatment

How Long Does It Take To Detox From Cocaine?

February 26

Addiction Treatment

What is a Typical Benzo Withdrawal Timeline?

February 26

Substances

How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System?

February 5

Substances

Understanding Ativan Half-Life, Duration, and Effects

February 12

Substances

Mixing Accutane and Alcohol: Know the Health Risks and Side Effects

February 19

Substances

Concerta vs. Ritalin: Similarities, Differences, and What to Consider

February 26

Sober Living

AA Daily Reflection: What Is It and How Does It Help in Recovery?

March 4

Substances

Can I Take Meloxicam With Ibuprofen? Safe NSAID Medication Practices

March 11

Substances

Dangerous Effects of PCP: Know The Risks

March 18

Substances

Codeine vs. Hydrocodone: Uses, Side Effects, and Risks

March 25

Substances

Does Hydrocodone Make You Sleepy? Side Effects and Risks You Need To Know

April 1

Substances

Eight of the Most Addictive Drugs in America

April 8

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health

Learning About the AA Prayer: Understanding the Role of Prayer in AA

April 15

Substances

Why Does NyQuil Make You Sleepy?

April 22

Substances

Is Alprazolam A Controlled Substance? Understanding Alprazolam Classification, Uses, and Warnings

May 6

Addiction Treatment

What Is A Sponsor? The Importance of The Sponsor’s Role in the Recovery Process

May 13

Substances

15mg Meloxicam Equals How Much Ibuprofen? Dosage, Facts, and Effects

May 20

Substances

How Long Does Nyquil Last? Duration, Risks, and What to Know

May 27

Mental Health

HALT Acronym: What Does HALT Stand for in Recovery?

June 3

Addiction Treatment

How Long Do Drug Test Results Take? Drug Screening Turnaround Times and Detection Windows

June 10

Substances

Is Clonidine a Controlled Substance? Clonidine Uses, Risks, and Regulation

June 17

Addiction

Understanding Blacking Out: Common Blackout Causes and How To Prevent Them

June 24

Substances

Vivitrol Side Effects: Getting The Full Picture

July 1

Substances

Is Modafinil For ADHD? And Is It An Effective Treatment?

July 8

Mental Health

What Is A Dry Drunk? Understanding and Managing Dry Drunk Syndrome

July 15

Substances

How Long Does Ibuprofen Stay In Your System? Timeline, Effects, and More

July 22

Substances

Understanding Gateway Drugs and Mitigating Potential Health Risks

August 5

Substances

Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms: How to Get Support

August 12

Addiction

Hangover Anxiety: What It Is and How to Manage It

August 19

Substances

How Does Ativan Make You Feel? Guide to Ativan Effects

August 27

Substances

How Long Does Ecstasy Stay in Your System? MDMA Drug Metabolism

September 2

Addiction, Mental Health

How Long Does Psychosis Last? Causes, Stages, and Treatment Options

September 9

Substances

Gabapentin and Tylenol: Drug Interactions and Risks

September 16

Addiction

What Is Cotton Fever? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

September 24

Substances

How Long Does Nyquil Last? Duration, Risks, and What to Know

October 7

Substances

Can You Overdose on Trazodone? Overdose Signs and Treatment

October 7

Substances

Clonazepam Half-Life: How Long Does Klonopin Stay in Your System?

October 14

Substances

8 05 Pill: Uses and Safety

October 21

Addiction

What Is Dabbing? Dabbing Meaning in Drug Culture

October 28

Substances

Gabapentin High: What Does A Gabapentin High Feel Like?

November 18

Substances

How Long Does Klonopin Last?

November 23

Substances

How Long Does Acid Stay in Your System? LSD Detection in Drug Tests

November 23

Substances

What Medication Is Associated With The 230 Yellow Round Pill?

November 25