Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects over 100 million people globally. This form of depression, along with anxiety, can now be successfully treated using neurotherapy. This groundbreaking approach is noninvasive and uses relatively low-cost depression brain scans to reveal areas influenced by these conditions. ... Read More
Cocaine Recovery: Essential Tips for Preventing Relapse
Cocaine addiction recovery is a long-term effort that extends beyond any initial detox or treatment effort. Individuals in recovery can face powerful cravings, life's emotional ups and downs and environmental situations that can trigger a relapse. For example, if you're early in recovery and find yourself in a ... Read More
7 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Brain
In a society where alcohol is a highly popular substance, if you don't drink, you probably know someone who does. You (or they) might have a beer or two after a long day at the office or a couple drinks during a night out with friends on the weekend. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ... Read More
Mother’s Day Reflections and Self-Care Inspiration
This Mother’s Day, we wanted to take some moments to celebrate moms and motherhood, by inviting our alumni to share their reflections. Some have close, supportive relationships with their mothers, who have been there through the hard times to help them through treatment and recovery. Others have had challenging ... Read More
Ketamine Therapy for Alcoholism – Is Ketamine Therapy Safe?
Through the rise and fall of trending drugs, alcohol addiction in Florida continues to be an ongoing issue. While a lot of time and resources are dedicated to the treatment of addiction from opioids and other “hard drugs”, alcohol addiction is a constant and looming threat to the community. Luckily, there are those out ... Read More
9 Great Reasons to Get Sober Now
When addiction takes over, it destroys almost every aspect of an individual's life. It doesn't take long before the need to drink or use becomes your main priority, affecting your performance at work, being present for your loved ones, or keeping up with your routines. For those feeling stuck in an endless cycle of ... Read More
Ibogaine and Hallucinogens in Addiction Treatment: A Colorful Guide
Treating substance addiction with hallucinogens is a hot topic within the evolving field of addiction treatment modalities. Many people believe that using ibogaine treatment, ketamine or psilocybin can help people struggling with PTSD, depression or addiction. Hallucinogens are drugs that cause audio, visual, ... Read More
How Common Are Mental Disorders?
In 2021, 22.8% of American adults experienced some form of mental illness. Anxiety is the most common mental illness, with major depressive episodes and post-traumatic stress disorder coming in second and third. As the United States observes Mental Health Awareness Month, learning about disorders and eliminating the ... Read More
