Each year, many people embrace Dry January, a month-long break from alcohol, to reset after the holidays and start their new year health resolutions. Whether you are curious about how alcohol-free living feels or simply want to improve your wellness habits, Dry January can support your physical and emotional well-being. Physically, even a few weeks without alcohol can lead to: better sleep improved hydration more stable energy Many people notice their skin looking brighter, their mood feeling steadier, and their mornings a little less foggy. Emotionally, Dry January can create [...]

If you have tried to stop or reduce your drinking and find yourself drinking again despite your best efforts, you are not alone. There are options beyond sheer willpower and abstinence to help you with your drinking. A medication is helping many people drink their way to sobriety - naltrexone, a low-cost, generic medication that can be taken before you drink to reduce your cravings and change your relationship with alcohol. Naltrexone works by blocking the parts of your brain that give you that “buzz.” With time, most people who [...]

A quiet threat is growing in Philadelphia. It’s sold in bright packages and marketed as a harmless herbal pick-me-up. Behind its “natural” image lies a drug that can be just as dangerous as opioids. Kratom is a plant-based substance that has been making its way into smoke shops, wellness stores, and even convenience counters across Philadelphia. Marketed as a “natural” energy booster or pain reliever, kratom acts on the brain’s opioid receptors, meaning it can be addictive and dangerous despite its legal status. Lately, kratom has captured headlines, including extensive [...]