Stress is an important tool for the brain and body. When you feel stress, that is your brain’s way of getting you ready to deal with some type of struggle you’re facing. The problem is that today, many people are stressed all of the time. That puts you at risk for a variety of complications,…
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Prescription drugs can be abused by anyone – those who they were prescribed for or those who obtain them illicitly and use them. Any time these drugs are used outside of a prescription, they put people at risk. Often, they can lead to addiction as well. Understanding what the most commonly abused prescription drugs are may…
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You should not mix benzodiazepines and alcohol because the combination dramatically increases the risk of life-threatening respiratory depression, coma, and fatal overdose. Benzodiazepine and alcohol addiction happen when your body relies on medications like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, or alcohol to feel calm, sleep, or escape distress. But when you start mixing these drugs with alcohol,…
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How are drinking and social media connected? For many people, social media is a place to spend time, relax, and just have some fun. Yet, it can also become a high-risk scenario for many people. If you see what others are doing, you may want to engage in it as well. This is where addiction can…
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What is the link between loneliness and addiction? Many people who are lonely are at risk for developing an addiction. Likewise, many people who have an addiction are typically facing loneliness. Why does this happen? There are many potential reasons for it to occur, but in every situation, there is help available to you. Our team…
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Opioids vs opiates – the two terms are often used interchangeably but are often misunderstood. No matter which version you use, both types have contributed to the early death of over 480,000 people from 1999 through 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These figures are very scary, especially if you realize you…
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7Why do people relapse? If this was fully understood, it would be possible to find ways to avoid the onset of relapse once you have completed treatment at a residential treatment program. Yet, one key thing we do know is that stress and relapse often go together. When a person is facing significant stress and…
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Do you have a loved one who suffers from anxiety? Anxiety disorder affects roughly 40 million Americans each year. In fact, it is the most common mental illness in the United States according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Generally, if your loved one struggles with anxiety or panic, they are far from alone.…
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Addiction affects more than someone who uses drugs. It impacts everyone in their life as well. If you have a loved one who suffers from an addiction, it can be challenging to see a path forward. What should your next steps be once you know the addiction exists? One way you can help them and…
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It’s difficult to experience depression, but it’s heartbreaking to watch a loved one struggle with this serious disorder. Consequently, if you have a loved one with depression, encourage them to reach out today for treatment at a mental health treatment program. What Is Depression? Major Depressive Disorder is a mental illness that affects more than 16 million American…
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