Kurt Cobain (1967-1994), who died by suicide at the age of 27, exerted a lasting influence on music and culture. As the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the band Nirvana, he introduced Gen Xers and Millennials to a new form of music. “Grunge,” as it came to be called, has inspired rock and alternative bands ... Read More
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Is Rehab Tax-Deductible? + Other Common Financing Questions
The following fact may come as a surprise: “75 percent of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment.” That’s according to NPR, in a January 2022 report on research from the CDC and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.) In other words, like other mental and ... Read More
Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program
Addiction is an extremely difficult challenge regardless of your personal stature or resources. The disease requires a team of specialized interventionists for the best outcomes. However, it can be even more troubling for those who simultaneously suffer from mental health complications. Known as a dual diagnosis, or ... Read More
How “Neuroplasticity” Works in Addiction Recovery
The term “neuroplasticity” is often used to describe the brain’s remarkable ability to learn, heal, and recover in the aftermath of traumatic injuries like drug addiction. Today, thanks to innovations in brain health, this natural and innate capacity for regeneration can be optimized to achieve a faster, more ... Read More
Addiction and Children of Divorce – What the Stats Reveal
Childhood trauma can impact your development and mental health later in life. While there are many forms of emotional trauma, it's not always a word you associate with the concept of being a child of divorced parents. Sometimes, traumatic experiences that occur in early life result in individuals developing substance ... Read More
Anosognosia: Denial and Mental Illness
People who seem unaware that they're suffering a disabling medical condition may have anosognosia, a severe form of denial that can be physiological or psychological in nature. Originally, this term usually referred to someone who, because of damage to the parietal lobe of their brain, couldn't process that they were ... Read More
How Inpatient Therapy Can Help Insomnia
If you’re having trouble sleeping regularly, you may feel the need to turn to sleep medications or other substances to get a better night’s rest. The problem with this is that it often results in dependency on the medications or substances you use to lull yourself to sleep at night. Getting insomnia treatments at an ... Read More
What’s the Second Biggest Risk Factor for Covid-19?
We all know by now that COVID-19 doesn't affect every population group equally, and most of us know that age is the most common risk factor. The older a person is, the more likely they are not only to catch the virus but also to suffer severe adverse effects from it. But the second-biggest risk factor isn't so ... Read More
