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
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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
David Bowie on Cocaine – Disturbing Recollections of What Drugs Did to Him
David Bowie was a visionary whose innovative thought and musical creativity were beyond imitation. Between the 1960s and the 1990s, he changed the music industry many times and altered his identity even more frequently. But stories about David Bowie's life must be told through the lens of his struggles with drug ... Read More
Why Now? A Personal Relapse Account
If your loved one suffers from the disease of addiction or you personally find yourself battling this baffling disorder, then it is likely that you are familiar with the ever so stigmatized conversation of relapse. Addiction is described as a “chronic relapsing disease of the brain.” There is a relevant tone to this ... Read More
Mental Health After COVID-19 – An Expert Interview with Dr. Beau Nelson
The number of lives lost to COVID-19 continues to rise, having now surpassed 100,000. Meanwhile, as an increasing number of states ease lockdown restrictions, the worst of the pandemic seems to be over. But is it? If the overall impact of a pandemic is measured not just in terms of lives lost to the disease itself, but ... Read More
Opioid Addiction
Opioids and their subset of opiates are some of the most historically abused group of drugs. As a drug that produces euphoric effects, an altered state of consciousness, pain relief, or other mind-body effects—with religious experiences. Indeed, the precursors of opiate addiction probably trace back to early ... Read More
Services: Individual Therapy
It's your first day of individual therapy. As you walk into the office, a smiling, friendly therapist greets you and invites you to sit down in a comfortable chair or couch. The therapist casually sits down across from you and starts a conversation. While every therapist has a unique way of working with clients, ... Read More
Quiz: Am I A Hoarder?
The TV show Hoarders debuted just over a decade ago, in 2009, and has had numerous iterations and spin-offs since then. As a result, there is now much more awareness of hoarding behaviors, as well as what causes people to hoard. This may have you asking, "Am I a hoarder?" Despite a raised awareness of hoarding, most ... Read More
