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There are many reasons that people take drugs recreationally. Drug use, including alcohol, often begins during the teen years out of curiosity, peer pressure, or rebellion and may continue for any of these reasons. What becomes apparent right away is that drugs change feelings and perceptions. You may find yourself asking, “Why are drugs altering…
COVID-19 changed our world in many ways. During the height of the pandemic, medical and mental health professionals, including those treating substance use disorder (SUD), had to develop alternative ways to provide treatment and support. Enter the internet. Video conferencing platforms created for business use suddenly became the primary way for us to stay connected…
Since its founding in 1935, AA and its 12-step approach has served as the cornerstone of treatment for alcoholism. Later, it served the same purpose for all substance use disorders (SUD). At the core of the AA philosophy is the notion that people are powerless over their addictions and must submit to a higher power…
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…
