by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Nov 11, 2013 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Diet, Food, Health
For long term success, an alcoholic must learn not only how to stop drinking, but also how to start eating. Most alcoholics that are admitted into detoxification centers are massively malnourished, and seriously depleted of thiamin, vitamins A, B-12, and C, folic...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Sep 24, 2013 | Addiction, Managing Stress, Prevention, Stress Strategies
One of the newest forms of preventable injury comes via your cell phone. Now that these devices are ubiquitous and addictive, we are seeing some very serious medical consequences not only for drivers, but for pedestrians. Walking while Texting,...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Dec 2, 2012 | Addiction, Insomia, Sleep
Insomnia is very often a simple disorganization of ones time, diet, or habits. But for many, the lack of sleep makes them look terrible, and feel even worse. Naturally, when I see a patient with insomnia I prefer to start the treatment with the least...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jun 2, 2012 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Health, Prevention
Alcoholism is a disease, and a remarkably common one at that. Between one third and a half of all patients in general hospitals are alcoholic, and the costs of treating drunkenness are truly staggering, pardon the pun. Those that suffer from alcoholism typically...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 21, 2012 | Addiction, Smoking
Have you tried to quit smoking by using nicotine replacement therapy but failed? Well, it may be because you are drinking that morning cup of Joe while chewing nicotine gum or just after putting your nicotine patch on. Smoking is an addiction of tremendous...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 19, 2012 | Addiction, Health
We all know about the effects of alcohol on driving skills, but we should also be more aware of the effects of drugs behind the wheel. For years, it was considered macho to be able to drink and drive, and the habit was lionized in many movies. Even up until a...
