A drug intervention specialist is someone who can work with your family to help diagnose a substance abuse disorder. Then, as a mental health specialist, an interventionist can help create a strategy to address the substance use disorder in your teen. A professional interventionist has a deep understanding of family dynamics and how addiction affects […]
Addiction affects relationships insignificant and highly damaging ways. For example, alcohol destroys relationships in many cases because drinking is a person’s number one priority when they have an addiction. The same is true of other drugs. Often, many of the early days of your alcohol recovery process focus on rebuilding and repairing the relationships destroyed […]
Chronic insomnia is a widespread sleep disorder. At least 25% of people in the U.S. experience insomnia symptoms every year. There are so many reasons that we’re a country deprived of sleep and struggling to get enough. We prioritize working long hours, being connected to devices, and consuming large amounts of stimulants like caffeine. These […]
Teen substance abuse and the risk of addiction in teens is a genuine and growing problem. The teen years are when there’s often experimentation with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Many teens will try these substances without ultimately developing an addiction. Unfortunately, for other teens who experiment, it can become a more significant issue. When a […]
When a person dealing with mental health disorders or addiction decides to seek professional help, they are sometimes overwhelmed with the different types of addiction treatment options available to them. If they don’t know the lingo, trying to decipher the myriad options can be overwhelming. Some only need bare minimum weekly appointments that allow them […]
Most people are familiar with the idea of individual therapy. A client sits alone with their therapist and discusses their issues, feelings, and goals for treatment. What the person may not understand is how group therapy can be different but complementary to their treatment. For someone who has never participated in group therapy, it can […]
Social anxiety disorder is a struggle. During the holidays, dealing with this disorder can be even more difficult. People are expected to gather together in their homes or go out to restaurants, concerts, and other activities during the winter months. People with social anxiety disorder typically fear or experience stress related to social activities. Such […]
After months of people spending the overwhelming majority of their time in quarantine due to COVID-19, addictive behaviors are rising. Many studies show that cases of alcoholism and drug addiction have increased, including people who were once in long-term recovery but relapsed during the pandemic. Still, other addictions are experiencing a spike in numbers, including […]
You are ready to enter treatment for your substance use disorder (SUD) and, after conducting research and consulting with mental health professionals, you’ve found the residential rehabilitation program that works for you. As you prepare to start your journey mentally and emotionally, you’ll realize that you need to prepare your belongings as well. No need […]
The current pandemic we are experiencing is leading to increased stress and anxiety in others. When you do not know who to turn to, there is always a mental health hotline to call. If you are experiencing the stress of job loss, loneliness, substance abuse, or fears of getting sick or dying, the mental health […]