Are you, or is someone you love, self-medicating with drugs or alcohol? Self-medication is the practice in which a person misuses drugs or alcohol in an attempt to feel better – typically, to manage distress or pain caused by a health condition. Rather than seeking professional treatment or advice, many individuals will turn to drugs […]

Mental health disorders are extremely common, though they are not always apparent. More than likely, you have neighbors, friends, family members, or colleagues struggling with symptoms of a mental health condition. Each year in the United States, an estimated 1 in 6 youth experience a mental illness. Even more adults – about 20% in the […]

Most mental illnesses develop between adolescence and young adulthood. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 75 percent of mental health disorders begin by age 24. While it is devastating to think about our children struggling with mental illness, it is an important reality to face: 1 in every 6 youth experience a mental […]

Finding the best treatment center for your loved one is an important, yet often overwhelming, task. You want to find the program that will position your loved one for success. One that will keep your loved one safe, secure, sober, yet also comfortable. One that has constant care and support resources. Perhaps your clinician recommended […]

Pregnancy has an inherent ability to motivate women towards healthier behavior: nutritious eating, adequate activity, and a halt in substance use. However, some women are battling substance addiction at the time of becoming pregnant. In these cases, it is very difficult to quit. Although most women are aware of the harmful effects of substance abuse […]

National statistics show that there are more than seven million American women (over age 18) battling a substance use disorder today. This includes women of all different backgrounds, ages, races, and economic status. Addiction can happen to anyone, and women are equally as likely as men to develop a substance use disorder. However, it’s important […]

Did you know that the most common sleep diagnosis associated with substance addiction is insomnia? Or, that most mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, are linked to troubled sleep patterns? The problem is twofold: On one end, lack of sleep can trigger emotional and physical issues in people, and lead them to cope with […]

Schizophrenia is a serious, complex, and long-term neurological disorder. It disrupts a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions effectively, make rational decisions, interpret reality, and relate to others. For this reason, schizophrenia is often detrimental to a person’s well-being. For those suffering, it interferes with their ability to maintain relationships and take part in […]

Drug overdoses have devastated the United States, with fatal overdose deaths reaching record highs in 2021. The upsurge in fentanyl use – and, more specifically, the advent of fentanyl-laced drugs – has been the key contributor to this epidemic. Fentanyl is now being found in a terrifying amount of street drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, […]

It’s not easy being a teenager, and it’s also not easy being a parent to one. During this stage in life, teenagers are navigating physical changes, emotional rollercoasters, as well as rapid, yet remarkable changes within their brain chemistry. As such, teens are more likely to take risks, act out, resist orders, change friends, pursue […]