Dual diagnosis is a clinical condition that describes co-occurring mental health disorders suffered by an individual. When a patient presents symptoms of dual diagnosis, it means they are battling one or more mental health disorders – such as depression or anxiety – simultaneously or sequentially, often alongside a substance use disorder. Although dual diagnosis may […]

Parenting a teenager is not always easy. Due to their stage of development, teenagers are often moody, emotional, argumentative, and rebellious at times. However, these behaviors are usually temporary. If your teenager is consistently out of control, you may be unsure of what to do or how to help your teen. What Should Parents Do […]

Wilderness addiction treatment is a type of therapy program designed for teenagers struggling with substance use disorders. Wilderness therapy, also called adventure therapy, can also be used to help teens battling other mental health disorders, like depression or anxiety.  Wilderness treatment involves experiential or hands-on therapy methods, meaning teens are actively engaged in their treatment. […]

For those in early recovery, staying sober can be hard. Staying positive can be difficult, amidst difficult withdrawal symptoms and feelings of hopelessness. Staying on course can be tough as holidays get close or as old party-going friends encroach. How can you stay in recovery and navigate life sober? Whether you have just completed a […]

A drug rehab or treatment center is carefully designed to help people suffering from substance use disorders. The goal of rehab is to provide these individuals with the skills, resources, and confidence needed to manage their disorder and live a healthy life long-term. As you can imagine, the rehabilitation process takes time. In fact, we […]

As parents, it’s hard to believe that our children may be struggling with their mental health. However, it’s an important reality that we cannot ignore. Research shows that 3 out of 4 mental health conditions begin by age 24, and at least half of mental illnesses begin by age 14. Teenagers are commonly – and […]

Often, when we think about adolescence and young adulthood, we think about “easier” times. For parents, it’s easy to assume that our teenagers are carefree, living life, and have no worries in the world. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Mental health disorders are becoming increasingly common in teens—and COVID-19 has contributed to rising […]

The ongoing stress, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on us globally. Since March 2020, we have been forced to cope with periods of isolation and disconnection, alongside grief of what we’ve lost, and worry about what lies ahead. It is easy, as adults, to think only about our […]

Research shows that approximately half of teenagers will use drugs by the end of 12th grade. Even more, about two-thirds of teens, will drink alcohol. Because these numbers are so high, it’s easy to believe that teen substance use is normal. It’s easy to shrug off our teen’s rebellion as “just a phase.” However, is […]

Substance addiction is a relapsing disease, much like asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Research tells us that about half of people in recovery will relapse at one time or another. (This is similar to the rates of relapse for other chronic illnesses, like hypertension and asthma.) Despite how common relapse is, though, we often […]