Combatting the Opioid Crisis

Our commitment to your safety

Your health and safety are our utmost priority at the Joy of Life Clinic.

As part of our dedication to your well-being, we are taking proactive steps to address the opioid crisis, a challenge that affects communities nationwide. We understand that managing pain and mental health is crucial for you, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

To ensure we offer the safest, most effective treatments, we may limit the use of certain medications and explore alternative solutions for physical and mental health issues, including pain. While we recognize this approach might differ from what you expected, our goal is to protect your health, reduce the risk of addiction, and provide care that supports your long-term well-being.

Our team is committed to working closely with you, offering education on the risks and benefits of all treatment options and customizing care to meet your unique needs. Together, we can navigate this journey, focusing on healing and recovery.

Thank you for your understanding and trust in us as we tackle this crisis, prioritizing your health and safety.

Got old pills lying around?

Drop them off at DEA's Rx Drug Take Back event! Safely dispose of unused meds, prevent abuse, and save lives. Find a location near you at www.DEATakeBack.com. Every pill counts!

Download the PDF version of our controlled drugs prescription policy

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The opioid crisis in the U.S. has devastated countless lives, but recovery is possible. Real stories from real people shed light on this epidemic and offer hope.

A lady tragically lost her son to an overdose at 22, while another lady's family support helped her overcome opioid misuse. You will find veterans who have found paths to recovery, and champions like a certain lady, "C" inspire others. Discover how a certain gentleman's recovery journey began after knee surgery, and another whose prescription opioid misuse led to heroin addiction. Then, a certain, "J" who reconnected with her Tlingit culture, and stories from parents like one "J" highlight tragic losses.

Read these powerful accounts of real people on "Rx Awareness: Real Stories" and listen to the voices of those affected.

Their experiences show that help and recovery are within reach.

Our Prescription Drug Monitoring Policy

Our policy follows the CDC's PDMP guidelines to reduce the risk of drug overdose.

About marijuana, and medicinal marijuana

The landscape of marijuana is rapidly changing, with national movements pushing for its legalization and its medical use showing remarkable outcomes in a host of treatments. Also, there's a growing perception that marijuana transcends the traditional label of a "drug" and is viewed instead as a beneficial ally in medical therapy and even for recreational use.

Despite these shifting attitudes and the positive embrace of medical marijuana, it's essential for our patients to understand our critical regulatory reality. Under DEA guidelines, we remain restricted from prescribing, dispensing, or administering any substance listed as a Schedule I drug, which includes marijuana. This legal boundary shapes our practice and the services we can offer, even amidst evolving societal and medical perspectives.

So, under DEA guidelines, we are unable to prescribe, dispense, or administer marijuana (or cannabis or its other names).

Beware of a Marijuana DUI

Marijuana might be legal, but just like alcohol, it can also get you in trouble driving under the influence!

Curious about the risks of driving while high? A guide, Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana, by NST (Attorneys at Law) breaks down the dangers, legal consequences, and what makes marijuana-impaired driving so complex. Backed by expert insights from experienced attorneys, this is an essential reading for anyone navigating the growing landscape of marijuana legalization.

Read now to stay informed and safe!

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Psychiatric evaluation and management

• Case management (psychiatric/mental health)

• Court services (psychiatric/mental health reports)

• Medication management

• Psychiatric and mental health evaluation

• Other psychiatric and mental health reports.
  

Substance Abuse

• Alcohol addiction

• Coffee or stimulant addiction

• Drugs addiction (Cocaine, Marijuana, Heroin, Meth, etc.)

• Food or soda addiction

• Smoking, tobacco, or vaping addiction

• Opioids, painkillers, or prescription medicines addiction

Unhealthy Habits & Addiction

• Gambling or gaming addiction

• Internet and computer addiction

• Sexual addiction or disorder

• Shopping and spending addiction

• Work addiction (Workaholism)

• Other addiction issues.

• Abuse/Trauma

• Adjustment issues

• Anger issues

• Antisocial/deviant behavior

• Anxiety/stress

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism

• Body image problems

• Bipolar disorder

• Compulsive stealing (Kleptomania)

• Crisis intervention

• Depression

• Eating disorders

• Eating disorder - Anorexia Nervosa,

• Eating disorder - Binge Eating,

• Eating disorder - Bulimia Nervosa,

• Eating disorder - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

• Family conflict

• Imposter syndrome (Self-imposter disorder)

• Intellectual development/learning disability

• Lying disorders (Compulsive lying and Pathological lying)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

• Paranoia

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Psychosis

• Self-esteem issues

• Schizophrenia

• Sleep problems (sleep disorder, insomnia)

• Trauma

• Women’s Issues

• Other psychiatric and mental health issues
  

We also provide these administrative services

Here're addiction problems we treat

• Nutrition/vitamin treatment

• Stomach reduction assessment/evaluation

• Weight management

• General health education (individual and group lessons)

• Other nutrition and weight management services.
  

And we provide nutrition and weight management services to make your well-being even more complete

Don't let life's challenges define you—or your loved one—we are here to help you overcome and thrive!

Here're psychosocial and psychosomatic issues we treat

We operate under the laws and regulations of the State of Maryland as a Maryland outpatient clinic.