We’ve all heard the saying that the holidays are a time to drink and be merry. Alcohol plays a big role in holiday festivities from Thanksgiving all the way to New Year’s Eve, and according to the data more people choose to binge drink during the time. Even those who rarely drink, or drink moderately,…
Brain Stimulation and Severe Depression
Recently, results in brain stimulation for treating depression symptoms has shown promise. A study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry revealed that the data from 28 participants who wore brain-stimulating implants responded well with “most patients experiencing a robust and sustained antidepressant response and maintained their improvements over time. What is A Brain Stimulator?…
Plastic Surgery and Opioid Addiction
Recently renowned actress Jamie Lee Curtis opened up about celebrating her 20 years of being sober. In the Variety “Recovery Issue” Curtis detailed the start of her painkiller addiction stemming from a plastic surgery procedure. After an offhand comment made by a cameraman on set, Curtis decided to go under the knife for a minor…
CBD and Its Role in Addiction Recovery
Along with the recent marijuana legalization that has resulted in a billion-dollar cannabis boom, CBD is now on everyone’s radar due to its medicinal and therapeutic benefits. As the use of CBD along with the wellness movement becomes increasingly mainstream, what role does it have in addiction recovery? What Is CBD? CBD is short for…
It has been widely reported that the state of millennials mental health is far lower than previous generations. Factors that contribute to the declining mental health rates include increasing levels of stress, anxiety and depression that all are strongly tied to their work lives. There are numerous reasons a person experiences mental health concerns from…
There are various types of therapy available for treating mental health and addiction that can be either traditional or considered more experimental. With new research being developed constantly, some therapy models become outdated while newer, innovative approaches begin to be put into practice. Here is a list of the most common types of therapies. Under…
Women Seeking Alcohol Treatment
A new study from the University of Iowa finds that women are less likely to get help for a drinking problem and are more likely to believe the problem will get better on its own. For the women that do seek treatment for themselves, many treatment centers do offer women-only facilities, but often lack fully…
Top 3 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Rehab Facility
This blog post was created as part of a collaboration with SelfGrowth.com If you clicked on this blog post, it could be for one of many reasons: you’re searching for answers or help for yourself, you’re seeking information for a loved one, you’re looking for help for a client, or perhaps you’re researching for a…
What You Need To Know About Alcohol Rehab Centers
Alcoholism is an incredibly common disease in the United States, with more than fifteen million people suffering from it. It is often seen as less severe than drug addiction. However, the truth is that alcoholism is so severe that it breaks up families, rips lives apart, and all-too-often proves fatal. 30% of all road accidents…
The Benefits of Mental Health Treatment at a Drug Rehab
Many people suffering from addiction also suffer from a co-occurring mental illness. Because of this, mental health institutions treat a lot of addicts. Conversely, drug rehabs provide mental health treatment for many of their residents. In many ways, treatment for drug addiction and treatment for mental illness overlap. Can you expect good mental health treatment…
