Many states have fully legalized marijuana and several more are expected to. Although for decades critics of marijuana have viewed it as a "gateway drug," many consider it to be harmless. Even though public perception of marijuana has been that it is not as addictive as drugs like heroin, meth, and other prescription ... Read More
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Mental Health and Gun Violence
On February 14th, 2018 14 students, one teacher, an athletics director, and an assistant football coach were killed after a 19 year-old gunman entered their school with an AR-15 style semi-automatic weapon. Despite multiple reports over the years that the gunman, Nikolas Cruz, was suspected by many of being a ... Read More
What is a Depressive Episode?
Recognizing a depression episode may empower you to get the help you need sooner. In 2015, an estimated 16.1 million U.S. adults suffered at least one major depressive episode, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Most people can say they’ve had bad days. For a person with depression, those ... Read More
Treatment for Mental Trauma
It’s estimated that 3.6% of adults in the United States experienced some form of post-traumatic stress disorder in the previous year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. If you're facing this or another type of trauma, getting help is an option. Treatment for trauma, after identifying its presence, is ... Read More
10 Ways to Support a Spouse While They’re in Rehab
When a spouse goes to rehab for an addiction and/or mental health condition, everything changes at home. This is all so new, and the situation going forward is both anxiety-provoking and uncertain. What's involved in supporting a loved one in rehab? How does one help and not hinder a spouse in early recovery? Will the ... Read More
Statistics of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental illness. Combining both mania and depression, those with any of the subtypes of bipolar disorder can struggle to process information properly, behave according to social norms and perform as normal at work or school. For those living with bipolar disorder, it's easy to feel ... Read More
5 Perks of a Sober First Date
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
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
