Individualized treatment has become more widespread than ever before, as researchers have found that each person’s unique history, experiences, and background contribute to their needs in recovery. Whether you’re attending treatment for a mental illness or addiction, your family dynamic… Read More ›
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Everything You Need to Know About Prescription Medication Abuse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the United States spends a total of $740 billion annually in costs related to crime, lost work productivity, and healthcare for all kinds of substance abuse. The opioid epidemic has sparked… Read More ›
You’ve Got It All Wrong: 3 Myths Our Society Has About Schizophrenia
Approximately 1.5 million people are diagnosed with schizophrenia each year; schizophrenia is a long-term mental disorder experienced with symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, difficulty with thinking and concentration, lack of motivation, and more. Onset of this disorder can be hard to… Read More ›
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Blood Sugar?
For some, alcohol doesn’t cause much more than a hangover. For others, however, alcohol can become very dangerous – both in terms of addiction and in health. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, alcohol can affect your… Read More ›
If You Have A Phobia, You Can Relate to This
John Forsyth and George Eifert described in the book titled, “The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” the true essence of fear experienced with phobias… Read More ›
Is There A Cure For OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that involves excessive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD affects nearly 3.3 million people in the United States; if untreated, it can cause much distress in various aspects of life. If… Read More ›
5 Reasons Why Your Family Is Concerned About Your Drinking
You may be feeling as though your friends and family have been making a lot of comments related to your drinking habits lately. You might be thinking to yourself, “It’s just a few drinks and I’ve been taking care of… Read More ›
What If I Never Get Better?
No matter if you’ve been working towards your recovery for a month, a year, or 10 years, there’s no doubt there will be challenging times. Recovery – like life – is comprised of many ups and downs, achievements and downfalls,… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Avoidant Personality Disorder
Author Martin Kantor explains a common, painful truth of avoidant personality disorder (APD) in his book titled “Distancing: Avoidant Personality Disorder” by stating, “Some [people with avoidant personality disorder] are isolated individuals, who, unmindful of the pathological nature of their… Read More ›
Why Do Hangovers Occur?
After a night of drinking, you wake up, and feel a massive headache coming on. Your muscles ache, you feel groggy, and you didn’t get much sleep. These are all signs of a hangover; although typically harmless, hangovers can make… Read More ›