Having support through addiction is essential, but you need different kinds of support for different situations. Even if you have a family full of people willing to help, they aren't necessarily what you need. However, support groups for family members of alcoholics can make things easier by connecting you with others ... Read More
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Marijuana Overdose – Is There Such a Thing?
After smoking several joints with his friends and taking numerous hits off a water bong, Mike, a regular pot user, feels more stoned than he's ever felt before. Until this moment, he never thought it was possible to "overdose" on marijuana— but now, he feels strangely gripped by a growing sense of anxiety and paranoia. ... Read More
Five Quick Tips for Preventing a Sleeping Pill Overdose
Note: if you are concerned about an overdose, please contact poison control or immediately dial 911. Even over-the-counter sleeping pills can be dangerous in high doses. Sleep is among the most important bodily functions. Getting adequate rest is critical for brain and organ health and performance during the day. ... Read More
Coping After Suicide: Resources for Family and Friends
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, and 49,476 Americans died by suicide in 2022. Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and grief affects people in many different ways. In his book Trauer und Melancholie (Mourning and Melancholia), Freud described two responses to loss: grief and ... Read More
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET): What It Does
When you hear the term chronic pain, thoughts of physical symptoms likely come to mind. However, chronic pain also has a psychological component that can create internal conflict and exacerbate those physical symptoms. Emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET), developed in the early 2000s, aims to help ... Read More
Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
“Medication-assisted treatment,” or MAT, refers to the use of certain FDA-approved medications to relieve drug and alcohol cravings and is an increasingly common rehab option for patients with alcohol and/or opiate use disorders. While many addiction treatment providers say they provide MAT rehab, the philosophy and ... Read More
Mental Health in the Military: What Every Veteran Should Know About Their Treatment Options
The intensities of war, demand for mental and physical toughness, and separation from family make military veterans susceptible to a wide range of mental health risks. Understanding these risks and the available treatment options is crucial for the well-being of our veterans. The Scope of Veteran Mental Health ... Read More
The Surprising Effects of Taking Antihistamines for Anxiety and Depression
Updated November 8, 2024 Doctors sometimes prescribe a drug for use outside of its listed purposes, especially if it looks safe and they believe it will be effective. This off-label use is common with many classes of drugs. That includes antihistamines, which have emerged as a promising way to treat short-term ... Read More
