Many things can cause a mental health crisis, including difficulties at work, medical problems, relationship issues and financial strain. If you're already dealing with a mental health condition, these added problems can make it even harder to cope. If things get to be too much, you may wonder whether you can check ... Read More
The Role Medication Plays in Mental Health Rehab
The combination of therapy and medication represents one of the most effective strategies in modern mental health rehabilitation. While therapy provides you with essential coping skills and emotional tools, medication can help stabilize your brain chemistry and reduce symptoms that might otherwise interfere with your ... Read More
Family Roles and Dysfunction: The Impact on Recovery
When it comes to recovery from addiction or mental health challenges, many people focus on the individual, and understandably so. However, what often gets overlooked is the critical role family dynamics play in both the development of these challenges and the successes or setbacks that can occur during recovery. ... Read More
How “988” Provides Support
In moments of emotional crisis, getting the right help — in a timely fashion — can make all the difference. That's the idea behind the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a three-digit phone number that connects you to supportive resources. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or suicidal or just need someone to talk to, ... Read More
The Short List of Drugs Ozzy Osbourne Didn’t Use
"I left a 20 sack of coke in the forest behind my house as a peace offering with the bats and when I went back to hunt for dinner, the bag was gone but the bloody wankers left a pile of bat droppings in my dime bag. That was when I decided that those ***** were not worth my apology. So I brought the dime bag of coke ... Read More
What Are Stimulants and Are They Addictive?
If you talk to any high school teenager or college student, there's a high chance they'll know someone taking Adderall. Or caffeine pills. Or other stimulants to help them get through the demands of the day and party at night. Stimulants are a popular choice for young people. Still, no matter how favored these drugs ... Read More
Repairing Relationships Broken by Addiction
For many people with substance abuse disorders, balancing addiction and relationships can lead to significant problems. When you have a close friend or family member fighting addiction, it can feel like they're fighting you and other loved ones. Addiction can alter people's behaviors and responses, motivating them to ... Read More
Rebuilding Trust Within Your Family After Rehab
Drug addiction takes away who a person is before they're even aware it's occurring. Piece by piece, each aspect of a person's life is neglected as the substance becomes a priority, often leading to relational issues between the user and their family members and friends. Users may begin to sneak around, lie often and ... Read More
