In 2018, we published a blog about the challenges of dating and searching for a new partner while in recovery. Since then, we've noticed a trend that appears to be growing among the millennial generation in particular. In a culture where so many things are defined by their relationship with the consumption of alcohol, ... Read More
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Treatment of Phobias
Everyone is afraid of something or someone, but phobias go deeper than that. Specific phobias can be overwhelming and are complex disorders to treat. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that 2007 data shows 9.1% of U.S. adults had some type of specific phobia in the previous year, and 12.5% struggled with ... Read More
What’s “Benzo Belly”? Meet the Little-Known Withdrawal Symptom
Benzodiazepines — a class of psychotherapeutic drugs used to treat anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions — can quickly cause dependency and addiction, even in users to whom they're initially prescribed for approved uses. This leads to a lot of people without any experience with substance abuse ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: How to Identify Toxic Relationship Red Flags
If I am completely honest, I was nervous about writing on the topic of toxic relationships. Keeping up with total transparency, I have been a glutton for chaotic, messy, most toxic relationships for as long as I can remember. Many of us that come into recovery feel like we have a degree in these unhealthy ... Read More
Veteran’s Guide for Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
Seeking Help as a Veteran Veterans have served as the backbone of our nation since its founding, paying the ultimate price to safeguard citizens' freedom and ensure national security. As a result of this, many men and women who have served in the armed forces have experienced or been exposed to extreme stress and ... Read More
How Reliable is Emotional Freedom Technique for Treating Mental Health?
People seeking treatment for physical pain are often looking for new solutions. Emotional freedom technique, or EFT, maybe something you’ve heard about but aren't sure how it integrates into your current treatment. EFT, also known as EFT training or EFT tapping, is designed to help with both physical and emotional ... Read More
Benzo Addiction Treatment and Detox
Getting past dependence or addiction to benzodiazepines requires more than a spur-of-the-moment decision or a stated desire to become drug free. It requires benzo detox first, followed by professional drug rehab to ensure the most successful treatment outcome. How Is Benzo Addiction Treated? Treatment for benzo ... Read More
Signs and Symptoms of Trauma
A majority of Americans will experience at least one traumatic event at some point in their lives, and for many, the psychological effects are profound and long-lasting. The Mental Effects of Trauma If you've experienced an extremely disturbing or stressful event that made you feel helpless or very fearful, then you ... Read More
