Communication is the foundation for success in any household. Yet, people struggling with substance abuse often feel they cannot talk to their loved ones. In some cases, they even turn to drugs or alcohol because they can't express their feelings and thoughts. On the other hand, many loved ones don’t know how to ... Read More
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What You Should Know About Suboxone®
Suboxone® is an FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opiate addiction. When administered with psychotherapy, the medication is associated with better treatment outcomes. Clinical studies have found it to be more effective than a placebo at relieving withdrawal symptoms, decreasing cravings, and reducing ... Read More
Anxiety: Medication vs. Meditation
There are many forms of anxiety that can have a dramatic impact on everything from your relationships to your likelihood of developing a substance abuse problem. They include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia, panic attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). ... Read More
Do You Have An Addictive Personality?
You may have heard that some people are more 'addiction prone' than others. Is it possible that identifying an individual at risk of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol could be done earlier by noticing addictive personality traits? Is the 'addictive personality' a real thing, or is it just a casual ... Read More
Possible Dangers of Marijuana Use While Pregnant
Have you noticed ads for the use of cannabis to help with morning sickness? Perhaps you've seen dispensaries marketing marijuana to individuals struggling with aches and pains during pregnancy. Is this safe? Marijuana use while pregnant is not necessarily a wise decision. While there is limited research on its benefits ... Read More
Self-medicating PTSD with Drug Use
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) often co-occur, meaning someone has both disorders at the same time. These people require a more complex course of treatment and have a less favorable outcomes than those with only one disorder. Researchers are actively developing treatments for ... Read More
5 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety Around the Holidays
Anxiety at any time of the year is overwhelming and hard to manage. Yet, holiday anxiety is even more difficult. It tends to make what should be good experiences and memory-making moments challenging. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association, 18 percent of the U.S. population experiences anxiety in any given ... Read More
Medicaid Changes May Allow Mental Health Care
It's difficult to quantify exactly how much the prevalence of mental health disorders has grown in the last 50 or more years. Mental health issues have long been misunderstood, leading to underdiagnosis, and as a result, the lack of many trustworthy records being kept. Nonetheless, however, research has concluded ... Read More
