Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
When trying to break an addiction to a substance, it very often involves having to experience strong cravings and withdrawal. In order to get through the short-term effects of withdrawal and to maintain long-term recovery, practicing self-control helps. This isn't to say that addiction or relapse is a moral failing of ... Read More
Addiction takes over countless lives, often leaving many lost in its vicious cycle of withdrawals, cravings, and control. Hopelessness and fear are very common feelings for drug abusers. There is the thought that life cannot be lived without their drug of choice. This, however, is far from the truth. It is certainly ... Read More
The human brain is the only thing that creates and named itself. Isn't that a wild thought? We mention that to show how complex the structure of the brain is and to foreshadow to how many things can go "wrong." People with personality disorders aren't wrong as people - their disorder wasn't a choice. But what is ... Read More
Drug and alcohol use is depicted everywhere in the media. These days, you can't turn on the TV or go on the internet without seeing or reading about the use of drugs and alcohol. It's on the news; it's shown on TV shows; it's discussed at length in print media and publications. It's even shown in movies. For someone ... Read More
If you are in recovery or know someone in recovery, you are likely aware of the proximity of addiction to mental health issues. Addiction, like mental health, has a long history of being stigmatized. Fortunately, the discussion of hidden mental health disorders has been receiving tremendous attention lately. With such ... Read More
For some people sleep is not a priority. They fully admit that they are able to function without sleep. Many individuals will sacrifice sleep to have more relaxation time after work, sacrifice sleep for going out, or even to do work or school projects. Sleep is thought of as something that is nice, but not needed. This ... Read More
A group of individuals in DuBois, Pennsylvania, is gathering numbers in order to chase drug dealers out of their city. While the organization does not yet have a name, it already has 40 members and a goal to organize into a large structure and increase social pressure until it is impossible for drug dealers to operate. ... Read More
The body of Chris Cornell was found at the MGM Grand Detroit late Wednesday night, May 17th. A young man of just 52, Chris led a successful music career for decades fronting popular rock acts like Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog. While Chris lauded enviable success, he also suffered from mental illness. After ... Read More
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