How Common Is Substance Use Disorder? Substance use disorder, or SUD, occurs when a person is dependent on a substance for a period of time. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that 21.5 million people over the age of 12 had a SUD in 2014. Of this, 94.2 percent were people over the ... Read More
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Mental Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
It’s not uncommon to hear obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, used in the context of a joke. For example, someone who prefers to keep their home clean may say, “Oh, I’m OCD about cleaning.” However, there’s a difference between a preference and a compulsion, and that’s what separates real OCD from the kind ... Read More
Mental Health: Personality Disorder Treatments
Personality disorders occur in many people — you’re not alone. The National Institutes of Mental Health show that about 9.1 percent of adults have a personality disorder, and 1.4 percent have borderline personality disorder. It doesn’t matter what race or sex you are; it can occur in anyone. There are ways to get help ... Read More
Mental Health: Anxiety
We’ve all been there: Your boss wants to meet with you in his office or your significant other says they need to talk, and a sudden chill washes over your body. Your mouth gets dry and your heart starts racing. You’re experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is a universal human emotion, a normal part of being alive, and an ... Read More
Mental Health: Depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. Major depression impacts the lives of millions of people each year. The National Institute of Mental Health states that about 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive incident in 2017. That is about 7.1 percent of all adults in the country. ... Read More
Onsite Psychiatric Care
Studies show that about 50 percent of people who suffer from mental health conditions also abuse drugs, alcohol, or both. The same source reports that 53 percent of people who abuse drugs or alcohol have at least one documented mental disorder. It's clear that co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use ... Read More
Florida Lawmakers Fund Opioid Battle
Florida Funds Opioid BattleFlorida lawmakers passed legislation to fund the opioid battle, including programs for prescription limits, education requirements and funding for treatment. As reported by FloridaPolitics.com, In the waning hours of the annual session, the Florida Legislature approved tough new ... Read More
LAPD Helps Officers Fight Addiction
LAPD officers participate in a unique addiction counseling programIt's no secret that first responders, firefighters and police officers face incredible on the job stress. Unfortunately, this stress often leads to addiction issues at home and on the job as they try to deal with the enormous pressure they face day after ... Read More