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
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Overcoming Obstacles to Getting Help
Asking for help is scary. It forces us to show our vulnerability and give up control over the situation facing us. It also makes us feel like we’re burdening the person we’re asking to help us. This is hard for a lot of people to do because of these mindsets, but it is necessary in most cases. An addiction disorder is ... Read More
Why Addiction Isn’t Necessarily a Moral Failure
Updated May 16, 2023 It is important to differentiate addiction from a moral failure. Those plagued with a medical disease are prone to a complete lapse in judgement in direct conflict with a moral code, but from a medically induced disassociation with reality. Drug Addict or Bad Person? There is widespread ... Read More
‘Tis the Season: How I Turned Grief into Gratitude
Florida House Alumni Patricia reflects on her experience in rehab and it's meaning during the holidays. Patricia explains how she was able to finally deal with unsettled resentment with lost family members. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” The holidays are supposed to be filled with lots of family, ... Read More
Mad Men: Men’s Career Paths & Addiction
A man's career path can significantly affect his risk of substance abuse. The entertainment industry is well-known for its high rate of drug addiction, but it's not the only one. The primary factor these careers have in common is generally some type of stress, whether it's a physical or psychological cause. Each ... 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
“That’s Insane”: How Our Language Stigmatizes Mental Illness
Updated on December 9, 2024 Words matter. The language that we use to talk about a particular topic can have a profound effect on how we think about and relate to it. Think for a moment about mental illness. It could be the only disease in which people who have it feel guilty for doing so or, in some cases, are ... Read More
How to Handle a Family Member’s Addiction
The holidays can be a stressful time for the healthiest of families, and the reality is that very few people actually make it through Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the holiday season without some conflict, disappointment, and regrets. For families dealing with substance abuse, the holiday season is ... Read More
