It can be difficult to have a firm grasp on reality when a person is in an altered state of mind from schizophrenia. With schizophrenia, one may experience the world in a disfigured way. This makes it especially hard to function on a day-to-day basis....
When considering treatment options for substance use disorder (SUD), it's easy to get lost in all of the acronyms and medical jargon. You may come across the term partial hospitalization program (PHP) in your search, but how do you know if this is the right...
Synthetic/designer drugs are increasingly common in the United States. They can often be found at parties or clubs, especially on college campuses. An alarming recent trend has shown children in high schools across the nation being hospitalized for the adverse effects of synthetic drug use....
Trauma is commonly linked with addiction. Although many people have experienced a trauma that may have led them to seek substances, they often have a difficult time communicating about those traumas. It is common for people to, instead, self-medicate to suppress the emotions associated with...
It can be difficult to overcome substance use disorder (SUD) without professional support. Depending on a person's situation, medications or traditional therapies just may not be enough. Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to find what clinical treatment route works best. However,...
Coping with the effects of substance use disorder (SUD) and a co-occurring mental illness can feel overwhelming. Managing a dual diagnosis alone can create additional stress, anxiety, and even anger issues. When those emotions become chronic, it can be helpful to reach out for additional...
Addiction, clinically referred to as substance use disorder (SUD), is a disease in your body. When reward pathways are triggered in your brain, the neurotransmitter known as dopamine increases. This plays a central role in how the human mind reacts to pleasure. Anything that feels...
Recovering from addiction can be extremely difficult if done alone, especially as mental health conditions can interfere with treatment. Therefore, support from professionals and loved ones is imperative for reaching success in recovery. Human connection is a powerful holistic bond that can provide great benefits...
It is that time again. Your apartment kitchen cupboards are empty, and your family cannot stop at the store to help you with groceries. Exhausted, you drag yourself out of bed and head out to the grocery store. It's a Saturday, and you know the...
Yoga is often seen as something that women do or perhaps an activity that men do to meet women. In recovery, yoga is a powerful tool for healing that can reconnect the mind, body, and spirit and help to prevent relapse in recovery. Yoga, along...