Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects over 100 million people globally. This form of depression, along with anxiety, can now be successfully treated using neurotherapy. This groundbreaking approach is noninvasive and uses relatively low-cost depression brain scans to reveal areas influenced by these conditions. ... Read More
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Healing from the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Every 68 seconds, someone in this country is sexually assaulted, according to the Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey; and nine out of 10 survivors of sexual assault are women, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network has said. The mental health consequences of this type of trauma, as the ... Read More
The Dramatic Drop in Fentanyl Deaths: An Expert’s Take
Fentanyl deaths are down substantially in every state and the District of Columbia. That is the finding of researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They analyzed overdose records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and discovered to their great surprise that fatal overdoses from ... Read More
How Therapy for Cocaine Addiction Aids in Recovery
Recovering from cocaine addiction involves more than simply detoxing from the drug – it's a journey that requires learning new habits, coping strategies, and mindsets. While medical detox is an important first step toward healing, it only marks the beginning of long-term treatment. Therapy for cocaine addiction ... Read More
Cocaine Cravings: How to Overcome Them
Cocaine is among the most addictive recreational drugs in the world. After just one hit, many individuals quickly progress to repeated use. Unfortunately, even a single dose of the drug can have life-threatening consequences, and repeated use can lead to cocaine addiction and result in physical and mental health ... Read More
Reflections on Codependency Almost 40 Years Later
Over 20 million people in the United States struggle with a substance use disorder, a health condition that can also significantly impact relationships. Loved ones close to people with use disorders may find themselves responding to the chaos and stress of the resulting behaviors with their own unhealthy patterns of ... Read More
9 Great Reasons to Get Sober Now
When addiction takes over, it destroys almost every aspect of an individual's life. It doesn't take long before the need to drink or use becomes your main priority, affecting your performance at work, being present for your loved ones, or keeping up with your routines. For those feeling stuck in an endless cycle of ... Read More
Ibogaine and Hallucinogens in Addiction Treatment: A Colorful Guide
Treating substance addiction with hallucinogens is a hot topic within the evolving field of addiction treatment modalities. Many people believe that using ibogaine treatment, ketamine or psilocybin can help people struggling with PTSD, depression or addiction. Hallucinogens are drugs that cause audio, visual, ... Read More
