People with mental health disorders and their loved ones sometimes wonder whether therapy will really help— maybe especially within the more intensive counseling context of an inpatient mental health program. Many of these same families face the added challenge of evaluating mental health programs for their quality and ... Read More
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Benzodiazepine Addiction
The crisis of addiction to prescription opioids — and the accompanying grave statistics about overdose and related deaths — has overshadowed another class of prescription drugs that has proven to be extremely dangerous and addictive: benzodiazepines. These prescription medications, often prescribed to treat anxiety, ... Read More
Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy
Understanding the complicated relationship between addiction and mental illness has been a debatable topic for quite some time. In fact, many people refuse to correlate the two and view addiction and even mental illness as an “excuse” for moral failing and lack of “willpower.” Let me give a little firsthand experience ... Read More
Quiz: The Signs of Depression
Everyone feels down, sad or just plain out of sorts sometimes, but when does the normal ebb and flow of your mood indicate a bigger problem? If you’re concerned that you may be showing signs of depression, this quiz can help you learn more about the warning signs. It can also help you better understand what your next ... Read More
2020 Graduate Scholarship Recipient – Melanie Ryerson Shares Her “Hope for Healing” Story
When Melanie Ryerson, the graduate recipient of this year’s Hope for Healing Scholarship, shares her story, “resilience” is a recurring theme. In her personal essay, the special education teacher and master’s student in clinical mental health counseling referred to something Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reportedly once ... Read More
Josh Gad Goes Public With the GAD That’s Not in His Name
Recipient of two Annie Awards for his role as Frozen's Olaf and a Tony Award for "Best Actor in a Musical," Josh Gad is famous for his acting talent and distinctive voice. Recently, he has taken on a new and different role: speaking up for the one in five children suffering with mental health and learning disorders in ... Read More
Amphetamine Abuse Statistics
Amphetamines are a type of stimulant. They speed up the way messages move through the brain and the body, creating a sense of elation and amplifying energy. They may be prescribed for the treatment of conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. However, some people take them illicitly, ... Read More
Cocaine Detection Window
Cocaine is a stimulant. Most commonly, it's sold on the street in powder form. It can also be sold in the crystal form called crack. No matter how it's sold or ingested, cocaine is likely to stay present in the body's system for up to four days. However, elements of it can remain for up to 90 days. How Long Can ... Read More
