By Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM In recent headlines, there has been debate revolving around the effects alcohol has on a person’s cognitive ability. There is no doubt that alcohol can be damaging to a person’s overall health but it can also alter brain function and have both short and long-term effects. Believe it or…
By Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM A recent report suggests no amount of alcohol: liquor, wine or beer is safe for a person’s overall health. This global analysis found that alcohol was a contributing factor to 2.8 million deaths in 2016, that’s about one in every ten deaths. Out of the 2.8 million deaths, the top…
George Gatski Chief Executive Officer Las Vegas Recovery Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS, NV — Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Harry Duran, MD, MPH, PhD as LVRC’s Medical Director. “Dr. Duran brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will contribute greatly to our mission…