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| Dr. Michael Levy in Who's Who Professional Edition 2006 - Health Care Michael Levy, D.O., F.A.S.A.M., founder of the Center for Addiction Medicine, has dedicated his more than 25-year medical career to the treatment of alcohol and drug dependencies. |
| Local doctor establishes intensive outpatient program for addiction To address the important issue of addiction in Southern Nevada, Dr. Michael Levy has established the Living in Balance program in Las Vegas for treatment of addictive disease. The program is the only one of its kind in Southern Nevada. |
addiction
| "Gym Drug" could be addictive ATHLETES AND WEIGHTLIFTERS may be at risk fro developing severe drug addiction |
| A recent study by Dr. Michael S. Levy A recent study by Dr. Michael S. Levy, founder and medical director of The Center for Addiction Medicine in Las Vegas, explained the increase in substance abuse and addictive disorder since the events of Sept. 11. |
| Addiction is a brain disease The hijacked brain . . . |
| Addiction is a brain disease, and it matters Frontiers in neuroscience: The science of substance abuse |
| Doctor turns focus to helping addicts Center for Addiction Medicine helping patients hooked on pain medication |
| Fighting the many facets of addiction Addiction is a multi-faceted problem, and to Dr. Michael Levy, it also is a medical problem. |
| For many seniors, those nightly cocktails may be getting out of hand. A sip here a sip there - maybe even some refreshment in the storage compartment of the golf cart - and the next thing you know, you've got a problem. |
| Gambling and Substance Abuse The DO Magazine's December 2006 issue |
| Las Vegas Review Journal: January 9, 2008 Prescription Drugs easy to Abuse |
| Local addiction treatment doctor warns of prescription drug addiction For thousands, prescription painkillers are a blessing. |
| M.D. NEWS Southern Nevada Helping Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders |
| Prescription drug addiction on rise For thousands, prescription painkillers are a blessing. |
| Senior drinking ‘hidden epidemic’ For many seniors, those nightly cocktails on the patio may be getting out of hand. |
| Stress linked to drug addiction Recently released studies done in the aftermath of Sept. 11 reported that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increased the risk of substance abuse and addiction. |
| Study shows prescription muscle relaxants pose new threat as abused drugs Thousands of Americans take muscle relaxants on a regular basis. Prescribed by their doctors, these medications aid in coping with muscle pain, back spasms, arthritis, and other disorders. |
| Substance abuse can be a big drag on the bottom line New data shows substance abuse is harmful not only to workers, but also to the enterprises that employ them, with serious repercussions in terms of workplace productivity and liability. |
| Substance abuse may mask anxiety Millions experience anxiety and fear on a daily basis, making anxiety disorders the most common disorder in the country. |
| The curse and the cure Prescription drug abuse and the fight to keep them out of the wrong hands |
| Women and prescription drug addiction Women are more likely than men to be prescribed an addictive prescription drug and twice as likely to become addicted. |
healthcare
| Are Nevadans with mental illnesses getting the help they need? With the continued growth of Nevada’s population, many fear the lack of quality mental health care facilities in the state will become the state’s next health care crisis. |
| Gambling and Substance Abuse - December 2006 Hidden Addiction: Identifying and treating pathological gamblers |
| Healthcare - checking up on the State's Nevada Business Journal hosted CEOs from leading healthcare organizations in the state at a breakfast roundtable meeting on December 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. |
| Left out in the cold "There are a small number of psychiatric beds and long waiting lists," Levy said. |
| New Medical Approach is Doing More for Patients Suffering from Addictions Dr. Levy utilizes the “Living in Balance” intensive outpatient program developed by Hazelden. |
| Substance abuse can be a big drag on the bottom line New data shows substance abuse is harmful not only to workers, but also to the enterprises that employ them, with serious repercussions in terms of workplace productivity and liability. |
rehabilitation
| Local doctor establishes intensive outpatience program for addiction Dr. Michael Levy offers “Living In Balance” program in Las Vegas. |
| Specialist offers a cheaper drug addiction treatment Rehab, or in-patient chemical dependency treatment programs, are expensive. One local doctor, specializing in addiction recovery, has developed a more affordable, convenient rehabilitation program with out-patient treatment. |