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The Center for Network Therapy (CNT) is led by Indra Cidambi, M.D., who has been recognized for her innovations in addiction treatment. Although opiate withdrawal was sometimes treated in an outpatient setting, she was the first to introduce outpatient treatment for alcohol withdrawal and benzodiazepine withdrawal. Besides lending her expertise to numerous media outlets, she has also been a prolific writer on topics that concern addiction and treatment.

Below you will find articles, op-eds and opinion pieces that explain new or emerging substances of abuse, new medications that may impact treatment and analysis of addiction treatment options.

Print Online Press

Peninsula Daily News : Rx abuse among older adults harder to detect

Leading addiction expert, Dr. Cidambi, featured in Peninsula Daily News.

30 Nov 2017

Print Online Press

Yahoo Beauty : Mom writes an emotional obituary for her daughter who was addict

Dr. Cidambi provided insights on how addiction works noting that “Addiction, much like diabetes, is a chronic disease — not a behavioral problem”. Dr. Cidambi also made the case for ambulatory detoxification programs as an alternative treatment method. Please see below for a link to that article and attached for the press clip.

30 Nov 2017

Print Online Press

The Huffington Post : Gender addiction gap shrinking : Why gender matters when it comes to addiction treatment & recovery

Huffington Post published an article by Dr. Cidambi, a specialist in treating women with addiction issues, that talks about why women are predisposed to get addicted faster and how to accelerate their recovery by identifying and meeting women’s special needs.

29 Nov 2017

Print Online Press

The Huffington Post : National Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week – Why Family-Based Recovery Is Important

The article titled, “National Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week – Why Family-Based Recovery Is Important”, addresses the importance of spreading public awareness about the impact of alcohol and drugs on children and families.

29 Nov 2017

Print Online Press

The Fix : Are we ignoring an escalating benzodiazapine epidemic?

Addiction expert and CNT’s medical director, Dr. Cidambi recently wrote an Op Ed piece for The Fix, America’s leading online resource for individuals affected by substance use disorders. She focused on the rising rate of overdose deaths from overdose of benzodiazepines and how it could worsen the drug epidemic we are facing.

28 Nov 2017

Print Online Press

Orlando Sentinel : Experts offers ways to tell if you’re drinking too much

Leading addiction expert, Dr. Cidambi, featured in Orlando Sentinel.

27 Nov 2017

Print Online Press

Physicians News Digest : Is your doctor enabling your addiction to pain pills?

Physicians News Digest published an article from addiction expert, Dr. Indra Cidambi, about how some doctors inadvertently enable addiction to prescription pain pills and other prescription medication such as benzodiazepines. Dr. Cidambi helps individuals identify situations where their physician is enabling their addiction.

26 Nov 2017

Print Online Press

Self.com : Can you outgrow a drinking problem?

Dr. Cidambi talks about whether one can outgrow a drinking problem without seeking formal treatment.

25 Nov 2017

Blogs

The Dangers of DIY Detox Programs

The Dangers of DIY Detox Programs According to studies from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), only one out of every ten alcohol and drug users receive treatment at a professional rehab center or facility. The reasons that many users do not go to receive treatment include not feeling ready to stop ...

16 Nov 2017

Blogs

3 Benefits You Get By Attending Alcoholics Anonymous Program

3 Benefits You Get By Attending Alcoholics Anonymous Program Many people are dying because they suffer from the addiction to alcohol. In the US alone, each year, there are hundreds of people dying because of this addiction. It is a very sad but yet the bitter truth. Most of them believe that they cannot overcome ...

3 Nov 2017

Blogs

How to Recognize Symptoms and Signs Related to Drug Abuse

How to Recognize Symptoms and Signs Related to Drug Abuse No one is immune to the consequences of drug abuse, notwithstanding the reason for taking the drug in the first place. Drug abuse is as a result of addiction to a drug, and with addiction, except the patients seek professional treatment, it will be difficult ...

29 Oct 2017

Television

Foxnews.com : How should Trump respond to the opioid crisis?

Leading addiction expert, Dr. Cidambi talks with Dana Perino of Fox News about, “How Should President Trump Respond to the Opioid Crisis?” Dr. Cidambi reiterates that decriminalization should be used as an incentive to motivate individuals suffering from addiction to enter recovery and re-inegrate into the workforce to become productive members of society. Watch the ...

25 Oct 2017

Television

AlJazzera.com : Dr. Cidambi, shared her insights about the opioid epidemic in America with Al Jazzera

America’s leading addiction expert, Dr. Cidambi, shared her insights about the opioid epidemic in America with Al Jazzera, the most popular TV channel in the Middle East.

24 Oct 2017

Blogs

Five Types of Alcoholics; Which One Best Describes You?

Five Types of Alcoholics; Which One Best Describes You? You might think that there is only one kind of treatment what would cure all alcoholics. But in actuality, we have discovered that there are many types of alcoholics that require varying types and levels of treatment. These harmful effects that alcohol has in a person ...

17 Oct 2017

Blogs

All the Details You Didn’t Know About Ambulatory Detox

All the Details You Didn’t Know About Ambulatory Detox Drug and substance abuse often leads to addiction which if not cared for could become terminal. There are a lot of people fighting different types of addiction but only a few come out successful. Just by the way most addictions are exceptional so are their ...

6 Oct 2017

Print Online Press

Hers-magazine : Corinne blames piles and partying in ‘Paradise’

Dr. Cidambi gives her expert opinion on “Bachelor in Paradise” participant, Corrine Olympios’ sexual indiscretion while intoxicated.

5 Oct 2017

Blogs

3 Ultimate Reasons of Why You Should Use the Services of Drug Detox Centers

3 Ultimate Reasons of Why You Should Use the Services of Drug Detox Centers Drug addiction is one main reason why many people in the USA and around the world are dying in thousands every year. It is necessary for you to find a way to help your loved ones to overcome the addiction. As ...

30 Sep 2017

Print Online Press

Why is Mixing Drugs so Dangerous?

Dr. Cidambi cautions against mixing drugs, as some combinations can be lethal.

25 Sep 2017

Blogs

What you need to know about Intensive Outpatient Programs

What you need to know about Intensive Outpatient Programs An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be described as a rehabilitation initiative that operates on a flexible platform that does not require the admission of the patient. This program is designed to assist individuals battling various problems related to addiction, substance abuse, and psychological issues such ...

8 Sep 2017

Blogs

6 Reasons to Quit Harmful Substances Such as Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco

6 Reasons to Quit Harmful Substances Such as Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Certain substances are available in the market today that we should not take. Some of the things that we should strictly are alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. These are harmful substances and claim many people’s lives every year. Finding a right detox center in ...

29 Aug 2017

Blogs

Little Known Reasons Why You Should Take Outpatient Drug Treatment

Little Known Reasons Why You Should Take Outpatient Drug Treatment Drugs are the main reason why many people in the US are dying every year. It is the primary cause of death for many people around the globe as well. If you are seriously struggling and suffering from drug addiction, it is necessary for you ...

17 Aug 2017

Television

Salon.com : Opioid Crisis is a National Emergency

Dr. Cidambi reacts to President Trump declaring the drug epidemic as a national emergency. Salon.com

16 Aug 2017

Print Online Press

U.S. News & World Report : Talking to kids about their parent’s addiction

What kids of parents addicted to drugs or alcohol need to know.

11 Aug 2017

Print Online Press

Health Magazine: Erase Your Pain

Dr. Cidambi is featured in Health Magazine an article titled, “Erase Your Pain.” In the section titled, “What to Know About Taking Opioids”, Dr. Cidambi provides readers with her expert insight about how opioids work and how addictive they can be.”

4 Aug 2017

Addiction Trends Blog

Peninsula Daily News : Rx abuse among older adults harder to detect

Yahoo Beauty : Mom writes an emotional obituary for her daughter who was addict

The Huffington Post : Gender addiction gap shrinking : Why gender matters when it comes to addiction treatment & recovery

The Huffington Post : National Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week – Why Family-Based Recovery Is Important

The Fix : Are we ignoring an escalating benzodiazapine epidemic?

Orlando Sentinel : Experts offers ways to tell if you’re drinking too much

Physicians News Digest : Is your doctor enabling your addiction to pain pills?

Self.com : Can you outgrow a drinking problem?

The Dangers of DIY Detox Programs

3 Benefits You Get By Attending Alcoholics Anonymous Program

How to Recognize Symptoms and Signs Related to Drug Abuse

Foxnews.com : How should Trump respond to the opioid crisis?

AlJazzera.com : Dr. Cidambi, shared her insights about the opioid epidemic in America with Al Jazzera

Five Types of Alcoholics; Which One Best Describes You?

All the Details You Didn’t Know About Ambulatory Detox

Hers-magazine : Corinne blames piles and partying in ‘Paradise’

3 Ultimate Reasons of Why You Should Use the Services of Drug Detox Centers

Why is Mixing Drugs so Dangerous?

What you need to know about Intensive Outpatient Programs

6 Reasons to Quit Harmful Substances Such as Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco

Little Known Reasons Why You Should Take Outpatient Drug Treatment

Salon.com : Opioid Crisis is a National Emergency

U.S. News & World Report : Talking to kids about their parent’s addiction

Health Magazine: Erase Your Pain

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