Breaking Down Myths about Substance Abuse Treatment
This week, we look at some common misconceptions about substance abuse treatment. Read on for the truth about how these programs work. Myth: All treatment centers are the same. Fact: […]
Why Are Teens Susceptible to Addiction?
Substance Abuse Treatment Whether in the form of drugs or alcohol, addiction is a growing public health concern among American teenagers. What often begins as experimentation or the result of […]
Relapse Prevention Steps to Take After a Substance Abuse Treatment Center
A substance abuse treatment center is great, and can help you break old habits that you have struggled with for years. But in order to remain free of those habits, […]
Mental Health Services for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by periods of elevated mood (called mania or hypomania depending on severity) and periods of depression. During mania, an individual feels or acts […]
Understanding Dual Diagnosis
What is a Dual Diagnosis? Someone who suffers from both an alcohol or drug problem and a mental or emotional health issue is said to have a dual diagnosis. It’s […]
How to Find the Best Treatment Program for You
When choosing a substance addiction treatment program, it’s important to remember that everyone’s needs are different. Generally, the greater the length and intensity of the substance addiction, the longer and […]
Mental Health Overview: Symptoms and Recovery
What is Mental Health? Mental health affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. It can affect your mood, your behavior, and how you handle different situations. Mental health is […]
How Does Someone Become an Alcoholic?
We often hear the questions, “How does someone become an alcoholic?” “Is it purely genetics?” “If I have an alcoholic in the family, does that mean I will be an […]
How Alcohol and Drug Detoxing Works – Take the Steps
It is already known that addiction is extremely harmful emotionally, physically, and to everyone around you. But, did you know that Alcohol itself kills one person every 10 seconds worldwide? […]
