When he came back down to Earth after walking on the moon, astronaut Buzz Aldrin battled depression and other challenges. Banyan Treatment Centers explore what contributed to Buzz Aldrin’s mental health struggles and how the space explorer treated his challenges with depression and alcoholism.

Genes make up who we are, but what is their influence when it comes to addiction? Is addiction genetic? Yes, there are some genetic predispositions that may make a person more susceptible to addiction. Banyan Treatment Centers explores the genetic factors that may increase a person’s risk of addiction.

Learn the truth about Vivitrol for addiction treatment and its applications for curbing cravings. Banyan Treatment Centers discusses Vivitrol benefits, risks, and other important information you should know before choosing this method of treatment.

Many patients entering treatment at Banyan Treatment Centers wonder how long they’ll be in drug rehab. The amount of time in rehab varies from patient to patient and by treatment type. Detox generally lasts 4-6 days and inpatient treatment can last up to 90 days. Learn more here.

Juul, the big e-cigarette company, recently hired a prominent medical director to allegedly oversee research on teens using their vaping products in attempts to reduce the number of teens who vape. But is this another move similar to Big Tobacco’s public relations-focused attempts at fixing their problems?