At any given time, tens of millions of Americans are struggling with substance use disorders (SUD). Sadly, only a tiny percentage ever receive treatment. Choosing recovery is a brave step toward a new, healthier, and happier life. You may, however, feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of treatment centers to choose from. If you are…
Anger is a greatly misunderstood emotion because it is perceived as always being negative. However, anger is often justifiable and can be a positive response when appropriately expressed and used constructively. For example, anger can motivate us to overcome problems or obstacles to achieve our goals, confront injustices to ourselves or others, and help set…
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns for Americans. Anxiety often has an onset in childhood or adolescence. While anxiety disorders impact women more than men, they are prevalent across all demographics. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified stress, the leading contributor to anxiety, as the most consequential health epidemic of…
Many people have heard about holistic treatment but are confused about what it is and how it is used in mental health and addiction treatment. Holistic therapy is an integrative treatment that combines traditional and non-traditional therapies that focus on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. It aims to help people understand and address…
If you are struggling with depression, you may feel lonely, isolated, disconnected from your environment, or that no one understands what you are going through. Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns, affecting millions of people worldwide. There are many different types of depression, and everyone’s experience with depression is unique. Some…
Trauma is an emotional response to a painful or disturbing event that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. Experiencing it can have a wide range of effects, and the signs and symptoms of it can vary depending on the nature of the trauma. While trauma affects everyone differently, people with untreated trauma frequently develop substance…
Our amenities, along with our specially trained staff have one specific focus and that focus is how we can best help people recover from addiction. We do that by providing a safe, comfortable, nurturing environment and a curriculum targeting individual recovery.
Humans have six universal core emotions: happiness, sadness, fear, surprise, disgust, and anger. Anger is often misunderstood and viewed negatively. However, it can be beneficial in certain circumstances. Anger can motivate solving conflicts and challenging situations or be constructive in helping set boundaries. Anger becomes problematic when suppressed or it results in impulsive, aggressive, or…
In the past, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was primarily thought about as related to military service, notably war. Today, we know that PTSD is a reaction to trauma and can impact anyone at any time. This broader knowledge and understanding of PTSD has opened doors to accurate diagnosis and treatment for millions. Can PTSD lead…
