Steven Kassels, M.D. Archive
As we all know, the holiday season brings joy to some and anxiety to others. It is therefore not unexpected that at this time of year there is an increased feeling of loneliness for those who are alone, a heightened …
September is National Recovery month, which is now in its 25th year! "National Recovery Month is a national observance that educates Americans on the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance …
I hope you enjoy meeting Dr. Saul Tolson. At the time of this therapeutic session, Jimmy had been "clean" from heroin for thirty-four months. This would be one of his final sessions with Dr. Tolson before moving from Kansas City …
Unfortunately, life got ahead of me this summer as I went into a “full steam ahead” mode to get the word out about my book, interspersed with visits from three of my grandchildren. I apologize for not having kept up …
The January 8, 2013 edition of the New England of Medicine, has an interesting perspective entitled "Tobacco 21 - An Idea Whose Time Has Come". It is a must read. We, as a society, must decide if the brave young …
What is it like to be a heroin addict in withdrawal and in jail - and to be the parent receiving the call from your son! I want to share Chapter 2 with you - to allow you an opportunity to …
Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine physician delves into world of substance abuse, family dysfunction and the ‘what-ifs’ of life “Addiction on Trial: Tragedy in Downeast Maine” by Dr. Steven Kassels is a unique medical murder mystery/legal thriller that entertains audiences …
Okay, here we are the baby boomers (let's call ourselves the "BB's"), as we are not so much babies any more - we range in age from 49 to 67... and yes, that includes me. We, the BB's, according to …
Why is medication management for the treatment of heroin/opiate addiction scorned by so many? According to a recent Boston Globe article, "Heroin Epidemic Exposes Deficiencies In Care System" (http://b.globe.com/1iNFmzo), Ms. Jacobs, Director of Substance Abuse Services for the Commonwealth of …
We are all the same and yet we are all different. The art of medicine, yes – medicine is an art as much as a science – dictates the need for individualization of care. Every person with hypertension has elevated …
