Whether you've become addicted to prescription medications, street drugs, alcohol, or a combination of substances, medically supervised detox is a specialized inpatient program that helps you through the physical withdrawal process. Our team of licensed, experienced detox experts provides 24/7 care that includes a ... Read More
Search Results for: trauma
An Expose of “King of Cool” Steve McQueen: The Drugs and the Domestic Violence
″I'm gonna die young, so I gotta take a big piece out of life.″ — Steve McQueen There are few icons of mid-20th century cinema and few symbols of "cool" who were as readily identifiable in their heyday as Steve McQueen. McQueen star vehicles like The Magnificent Seven, Bullitt, Papillon, The Great Escape and The ... Read More
The Link Between Addiction and Family Stress, According to an Expert
Families in the U.S. have been facing high levels of chronic stress for a while now, and, their exposure to acute stressors may have risen also recently, thanks to a dramatic rise in domestic violence. Coinciding with the era of restrictions on travel and social distancing, experts have recorded a 20 percent increase ... Read More
Jessica Simpson Comes Clean About Her Addiction
"Secrets will eat us alive, they keep us really sick ... Once we talk through those secrets, even if it's talking through them with yourself, there's a lot of power in that." — Jessica Simpson An accomplished pop musician, reality TV star and fashion mogul, Jessica Simpson has long been nicknamed "America's ... Read More
How Helicopter Parenting Negatively Affects Recovery
As a parent, there is nothing more important than protecting your children. After all, you brought them into the world, taught them the fundamentals of life and supported their development, from first steps to high school graduation and beyond. However, at some point in life, children will begin to make their own ... Read More
10 Grounding Techniques to Stop the Anxious Ruminating
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one-third of Americans experienced anxiety during the August 2020–February 2021 timeframe. The COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest were significant contributors to the rise in anxiety levels. Someone who already has anxiety can ... Read More
Is the Opioid Crisis Over or Amping Up in the Pandemic?
The opioid crisis in America has been the result of a mix of misleading claims, irresponsible prescribing practices and under-regulated "pill mills." But, with legislation aimed at limiting prescriptions and rehab centers with more resources for treatment, the crisis has slowed in recent years. As we look back on the ... Read More
Multicultural Perspectives on Masculinity and Mental Health
Updated June 12, 2023 What makes some countries more likely to approach mental health issues head-on than others? Why do some cultures, even in the same country, have drastically different views on masculinity, weakness and asking for help? Understanding the cultural and geographical differences in attitudes ... Read More
