Welcome to Addiction Medicine Plus
M.C. Hothem, D.O., P.A.
I am here to provide a medical and supportive approach to addiction treatment and to help and inspire you throughout your recovery.
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BE AWARE TO BE PREPARED! Are you or someone near and dear addicted to Heroin, Oxycodone (oxys), Cocaine, Fentanyl or other illicit drugs? If so, may I assist in your recovery?
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It's time to call (207) 797-4148 and Kim or Pat will schedule your appointment.
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Addiction medicine is the field of healthcare which addresses the needs of individuals addicted to substances of abuse, including alcohol and illicit drugs (e.g., cocaine, marijuana, heroin) and others. The field of addiction medicine focuses on prevention, treatment and the patient’s mental health.
I have been a member of The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine since 2015.
What Is Addiction?
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A person with an addiction uses a substance, or engages in a behavior, for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeat the activity, despite detrimental consequences. Addiction may involve the use of substances such as alcohol, inhalants, opioids, cocaine, and nicotine, or behaviors such as gambling.
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There is evidence that addictive behaviors share key neurobiological features: They intensely involve brain pathways of reward and reinforcement, which involve the neurotransmitter dopamine. And, in keeping with other highly motivated states, they lead to the pruning of synapses in the prefrontal cortex, home of the brain's highest functions, so that attention is highly focused on cues related to the target substance or activity. It is important to know that such brain changes are reversible after the substance use or behavior is discontinued.
Both substance use disorders and gambling behaviors have an increased likelihood of being accompanied by mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, or other pre-existing problems. Substance use and gambling disorders not only engage the same brain mechanisms, they respond to many of the same treatment approaches.
ALWAYS HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE!
Count your blessings.
ALWAYS THINK THAT TODAY WILL BE BETTER THAN YESTERDAY!
Count your blessings.
ALWAYS THINK THAT TODAY WILL BE BETTER THAN YESTERDAY!
Disclaimer
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Do not take the information I offer on my website as a proposition or guidance towards certain products and procedures, tests or companies, medical options, or any other kind of details specified. You are exclusively at your own risk upon relying on the information offered by me, as well as any other information present on the website from other resources or website visitors.
If you are in poor health, physically or mentally or suffering from pre-existing conditions, you may be at risk if you follow recommendations on my website. It is always a good idea to ask your attending physician (PCP) before following any recommendations that might endanger your health. Willing participation is done at your own free will and in acknowledgment of the associated risks. My articles are NOT meant to serve as a diagnosis or treatment for your medical conditions.
Addiction Medicine Plus IS NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATIONAL SERVICES THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH MY WEB SITE.
All of the content presented on Addiction Medicine Plus.com (including written text, photographs, videos, and graphics, as well as other resources I might include will fall under the collective term of “website”) is solely meant for your education. It should not be perceived as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should not use my website information to arrive at a diagnosis or treatment solution for your health problems or various medical conditions. It does not replace medical care provided by your PCP.
Do not take the information I offer on my website as a proposition or guidance towards certain products and procedures, tests or companies, medical options, or any other kind of details specified. You are exclusively at your own risk upon relying on the information offered by me, as well as any other information present on the website from other resources or website visitors.
If you are in poor health, physically or mentally or suffering from pre-existing conditions, you may be at risk if you follow recommendations on my website. It is always a good idea to ask your attending physician (PCP) before following any recommendations that might endanger your health. Willing participation is done at your own free will and in acknowledgment of the associated risks. My articles are NOT meant to serve as a diagnosis or treatment for your medical conditions.
Addiction Medicine Plus IS NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATIONAL SERVICES THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH MY WEB SITE.