The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that around 6 million people are currently living with a panic disorder. While panic disorders also involve other issues and symptoms, one of the biggest markers is experiencing panic attacks. Having a panic attack, or even a few, throughout the course of your ... Read More
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Medical Detox Program
Whether you've become addicted to prescription medications, street drugs, alcohol, or a combination of substances, medically supervised detox is a specialized inpatient program that helps you through the physical withdrawal process. Our team of licensed, experienced detox experts provides 24/7 care that includes a ... Read More
The Role of Family in Supporting Recovery
Never underestimate the role of family in supporting a loved one’s recovery from addiction. That’s the takeaway of a large body of research that helps to explain why high-quality rehab providers will, whenever possible, involve family in the treatment process. But, just what is the nature of healthy participation in a ... Read More
Soak Up That Sun: How Sunshine Improves Mental Health
As a society, we typically gravitate to sunlight and bright spaces, whether at home, at work or when out and about. Dark homes and workspaces carry a negative connotation more often than not, but some may not know why. The tendency of humans to be drawn to light, however, is rooted in biological and psychological ... Read More
The Terrifying Path from an Opioid Prescription to Heroin Addiction
How do prescription opioids lead to heroin use? The answer to that question is one that every American can benefit from knowing, in light of distressingly high rates of addiction to painkillers in this country. Heroin is a highly addictive drug that's made from morphine, which is a natural substance that's taken ... Read More
What are the Effects of Invasion of Privacy – Social Media and Mental Health
Updated 10/15/24 In today’s world, people face mass surveillance in more ways than ever before. A walk through cities with extensive monitoring systems can mean being captured on camera hundreds of times in a single day without being aware of it. In addition, popular social media companies expose their users’ ... Read More
How Helicopter Parenting Negatively Affects Recovery
As a parent, there is nothing more important than protecting your children. After all, you brought them into the world, taught them the fundamentals of life and supported their development, from first steps to high school graduation and beyond. However, at some point in life, children will begin to make their own ... Read More
10 Grounding Techniques to Stop the Anxious Ruminating
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one-third of Americans experienced anxiety during the August 2020–February 2021 timeframe. The COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest were significant contributors to the rise in anxiety levels. Someone who already has anxiety can ... Read More
