In this blog series we present you with different ways to cope with anxiety after alcohol detox and addiction recovery treatment. If you learn anything from this blog article about managing anxiety, I want you to remember to always have a plan, and keep track of what works for you. Know what you are going to do ... Read More
Behavioral & Mental Health
Approximately 18.5% of adults in the U.S. have experienced mental illness. These disorders include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder among others. This learning center explores the reality of mental health and the treatment needed. The stigma surrounding this issue prevents people from reaching out for quality help when a better life is possible. Our mental health licensed professionals treat patients with a variety of conditions and inform our topics found in this section.
Letting Your Guard Down: Anxiety Management After Medical Detox and Drug Rehab Pt 1
Withdrawal Symptoms of Gambling Addiction
People who have not struggled with a compulsive disorder may be surprised to hear that recovering from a gambling addiction isn't always something that can be stopped cold turkey by oneself. Gambling addiction disorder is a serious issue and requires a detox that is remarkably similar to quitting an addiction to ... Read More
Beating an Online Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction disorder has been with us since the dawn of our species. But the ubiquitous nature of the internet makes an addiction to online gambling especially hard to beat. The internet's usually all around us. It's in your face, and an essential part of modern living. That makes changing your environment ... Read More
The Business of Gambling Addiction
For someone who isn’t suffering from or seeking out help for gambling addiction, it can be hard to see the appeal. All gambling games are probability games, which means whether it is blackjack with a live dealer, a flashy 3D slot machine, or a lottery ticket purchased from a local gas station, they are all just very ... Read More
Understanding a Loved One’s Gambling Addiction
When a friend or family member suffers from a gambling addiction it can take some time to fully understand their condition. To someone who is not addicted it seems like very expensive entertainment and it’s easy to rationalize choosing something else to do with ones money. While it is very easy to judge their lack of ... Read More
Gambling Addiction & The Sunk Cost Fallacy
While much of the mechanics of substance addiction occur behind the scenes, in the interactions of biology and chemistry within a person’s body, gambling addiction is a behavior that is acted out externally. As a result, there are more quantifiable facts observable than with most addiction disorders. Profiting ... Read More
Problem Gambling Destroyed His Life
March Is Problem Gambling Awareness MonthMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and one man's struggle epitomizes the losses and destruction caused by gambling addiction. As reported by KCCI 8, one central Iowa man is sharing his story of recovery after years of compulsive gambling. The Ankeny resident, who ... Read More
