Writing can be an invaluable tool in your road to recovery after you've been through drug and alcohol detox treatments at a medical detox facility and addiction recovery center. Writing therapy involves journaling thoughts and feelings to manage emotions and reduce stress. Also known as therapeutic or expressive ... Read More
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Suicide Rates by State: A Look at Trends
Suicide can affect males and females of all ages. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 14 and 20 to 34 was suicide in 2021. Between 2000 and 2021, suicide rates increased by an alarming 36%. This article provides an overview of ... Read More
Prolonged Trauma and C-PTSD: What You Need to Know
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or “complex PTSD” or “C-PTSD,” is a response to distressing events that occur either repeatedly or over a prolonged period. This “prolonged trauma” can significantly affect a person’s health, relationships, and quality of life. Greater awareness of prolonged trauma and C-PTSD ... Read More
8 Tips for How to Quit Smoking Weed, from the Experts
For millions of Americans, smoking weed is a common recreational activity. SAMHSA's 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 22.3% of people aged 12 and older used marijuana in the past year. Used primarily to relax, treat pain, socialize, or relieve temporary stress, marijuana is largely seen as a less ... Read More
Aging Milestones: The Mental Health Toll
If growing old is not for the faint of heart, as the proverbial wisdom goes, one reason is the mental health toll of aging. This can manifest as part of the natural aging process, often as the result of key events or “milestones” that signify the approach of old age. What are these aging milestones, their effects on ... Read More
Tom Holland on the Web of Alcohol Addiction
Tom Holland may play a nearly perfect superhero in the Spider-Man movies, but in real life, the actor is no stranger to personal challenges. In recent years, the actor has shared that he's personally struggled with alcohol addiction and is proud to live a sober life now. Let's take a closer look at Tom Holland's ... Read More
I Feel Dead Inside… Is It a Disorder? – Understanding Depersonalization Disorder
Though the phrase may seem exaggerated, feeling "dead inside" is a real state and one many people can relate to. The experience may be difficult to imagine for those who haven't gone through it. It's also often difficult for those experiencing it to explain their feelings to others. Another term used to describe ... Read More
10 Questions to Ask Before Going to a Rehab
Approximately 16.5% of the population in the United States struggles with some type of substance abuse disorder, and only 13% of those individuals receive treatment for addiction. Part of the struggle to get adequate help is finding the right facility. Knowing what to ask a rehab center when you're considering ... Read More
