Did you know that a strong relationship exists between alcohol and cortisol? While having a drink may seem like a quick way to unwind, chronic alcohol use can disrupt the body's delicate hormonal balance — especially when it comes to the adrenal glands. These small but powerful glands play a vital role in managing ... Read More
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Trauma and Addiction: What’s the Link?
Trauma, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is "an event, series of events or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual's functioning and mental, ... Read More
Muscle Relaxers and Risks of Abuse
If you've ever dealt with intense muscle spasms or back pain, your doctor may have prescribed a muscle relaxer. Designed to deliver short-term pain relief, they're often used to treat acute pain, muscle spasms and certain neurological conditions. While they can be effective when used as directed, some patients may ... Read More
Hyperfixation: What It Is and How to Combat Hyperfocusing
Everyone has some kind of special interest, which may be anything from following a favorite band to participating in a fun hobby. However, when these interests steal attention from important aspects of life, such as relationships or responsibilities, they may be something more troubling: a hyperfixation. Left ... Read More
Zaza (Tianeptine): Accessing It and the Risks
If you're a parent of a teenager, you may have noticed the term "ZaZa" being thrown around on social media. If you're a teen or young adult yourself, your friends or colleagues may be using this drug. ZaZa, also known as "gas station heroin," is a substance that acts similarly to opioids. It's marketed as a mood ... Read More
Daily Habits That Support Mental Wellness
Every day we have a new, exciting opportunity to be our best selves and accomplish amazing things. Part of accomplishing that mission is giving ourselves the right tools and mindset to remove obstacles and triumph over procrastination or difficult emotions. By using these five easy mental health practices, you can give ... Read More
Signs You Might Benefit from DBT
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by intense emotions? Maybe you've struggled to maintain stable relationships or found yourself stuck in self-destructive patterns. These experiences can be difficult to navigate and change, especially without the right support. That's where dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) comes ... Read More
DBT vs CBT: Choosing the Right Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are two approaches used to treat a number of mental health issues. However, they differ in focus, technique and target population. If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment, understanding key differences between CBT and DBT therapy can help ... Read More
