Living with trauma can be deeply challenging. Much like having a dark cloud overhead all the time, virtually any situation has the ability to trigger symptoms of panic, worry and anxiety. In some cases, those affected will start to avoid places and people that are reminiscent of trauma, experience flashbacks and turn ... Read More
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The Exciting Promise of Neuro Therapy for Mental Health: Expert Opinion
A cutting-edge treatment known as “neurorehabilitation” is helping people achieve long-term recovery from addiction and other co-occurring disorders. Learn what it is and meet one of its practitioners. In the mental health field, the notion that you can improve your brain health in a non-invasive way and without ... Read More
5 Tips for Coping with Painful Emotions Without Drugs or Alcohol
Do you find yourself reaching for a drink or taking drugs when uncomfortable emotions hit? If so, you're not alone. Having a glass of wine, a few beers or even a couple of tokes off a joint aren't just common ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression; they're widely viewed as being both safe and socially ... Read More
Maryland Fights Drug Epidemic with Diverse Mix of Strategies
The dire statistics may be surprising for a state that conjures up images of diverse cities, bucolic farms, lacrosse, eating crabs and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. But alongside these more wholesome activities, Maryland has a drug epidemic that is eating it alive, much like the way those crabs scavenge at the bottom ... Read More
Am I Depressed? How to Distinguish Between a Case of the Blues and Signs of Clinical Depression
"Am I depressed?" It’s a question many people ask from time to time. Most people go through periods of stress during life. Sometimes, it seems easy to snap out of it and get on with the good in life. At other times, you may have a lingering depressed mood. Knowing whether this is true depression or just a few days ... Read More
10 Revealing Signs That Your Loved One May Have a Sex Addiction
According to pop culture, addiction is largely limited to drugs and alcohol. However, this actually isn't the whole truth. Virtually any pleasurable activity can become the subject of an addiction, and that extends to sex. And, like other forms of addiction, getting help is highly recommended to tame symptoms and ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: Benefits of Continued Therapy in Recovery
Most people assume the remedy for recovery involves detox and abstinence from drugs/alcohol. The truth is, this is only the beginning. Recovery is a life-long process, one that requires discipline and most importantly intensive treatment and therapy. Addiction is usually a symptom of an underlying issue such as ... Read More
5 Barriers to Personal Growth That Rehab Addresses: Expert Opinion
It's only inevitable that a mental health problem will present barriers to personal growth. Knowing what these are can help you face and overcome them. Discover the five most common barriers to personal growth for people in recovery— and, how rehab helps to address them. “Personal growth” is a process of mental, ... Read More
