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Medication Assisted Treatment, commonly referred to as MAT, is nothing new in the treatment of addiction, but has frequently been approached with trepidation by people in recovery and those treating them. Some of the history of this is understandable as early advertisements for Librium included using to reduce alcohol abuse... Read More

Insomnia is estimated to effect 6-10% of the adult population and can have a significant impact on your quality of life, long-term health outcomes, work performance and mood. While most individuals will be impacted by insomnia at some point in their lives, people who develop severe or chronic insomnia are often left feeling as though there is no solution to the problem despite trying their hardest to adhere to good sleep practices... Read More

Postpartum mood and anxiety concerns can be a very frightening and confusing experience. It is difficult, especially as a first time parent, to know what is and isn't "normal" to be experiencing... Read More

Deciding on whether to take a SSRI/antidepressant during pregnancy can be a difficult one. After considering the various aspects, in general, the benefits outweigh the risks in moderate to severe conditions... Read More

The last quarter of a century has produced an amazing amount of scientific knowledge about treatments that "work" for specific psychiatric problems (such as major depression, panic disorder, PTSD, alcoholism, etc). State of the art medical care involves using this research knowledge to guide treatment in the real world. At PMA we see evidenced-based treatment as having both a "group" and an "individual" component... Read More