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Mental Health and Addiction Treament

Recovery Strategies for Different Kinds of Trauma

Life can be traumatic at times and many people don’t realize is that there are actually many different kinds of trauma, each requiring different approaches for therapy and healing. It’s very important to deal with trauma appropriately, or people may fall prey to negative coping strategies such as addictive alcohol or drug use, anger, or … Continue reading Recovery Strategies for Different Kinds of Trauma →

February 10, 2020

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

Can Painful Memories of Trauma Lead to Addiction?

What are the leading causes of addiction? Could it be hereditary? What about peer pressure, poverty, or toxic stress? All of these can play a role, but there is another factor that is known to have a bigger impact. Jump to: Childhood Trauma Recent Trauma PTSD and Veterans Where To Go Physical or sexual violence … Continue reading Can Painful Memories of Trauma Lead to Addiction? →

September 6, 2019

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

What Form of Treatment is Best For You?

This is a question we hear all the time. When there are so many different kinds of treatment out there, like medication-assisted treatment (MAT), family therapy, detox, adventure programs, PHP, IOP, 12-Step programs, outpatient… it’s like learning a whole new language. What do all of these treatments mean, and how can you know which one … Continue reading What Form of Treatment is Best For You? →

September 6, 2019

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

Mental Health Effects of Rohypnol

On This Page: Mental Health and Rohypnol Interference with Treatment Help for Rohypnol Addiction Mental health issues and drug abuse are so strongly linked that in many cases of addiction it can be difficult to tell which one might have led to the other. People who struggle with mental illness are at a higher risk … Continue reading Mental Health Effects of Rohypnol →

November 4, 2018

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

Can Methadone Cause Personality Disorders?

On This Page: Methadone and Personality Disorders Recovering from Methadone Abuse Getting Help for Methadone Abuse   There is a strong link between the abuse of methadone and personality disorders. In general, there is a connection between a great number of personality disorders and opioid addictions. The more you know about the true impact of … Continue reading Can Methadone Cause Personality Disorders? →

November 4, 2018

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

What Is Telehealth Addiction Treatment?

Telehealth is an emerging field that allows patients to see a healthcare provider or attend a group therapy session from a remote location via their computer or mobile device. Instead of physically going to an office or meeting place, patients can talk with their group, counselor, or doctor over a secure internet connection, usually with … Continue reading What Is Telehealth Addiction Treatment? →

October 5, 2018

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

How Do Gender Stereotypes Affect Mental Health?

Mental health is a complicated issue. Mental illness affects different people in different ways. It’s difficult to diagnose, and it often goes undiagnosed for far too long. The way we view mental health as a society has a lot to do with the success of treatment for it, so it’s important to always keep the … Continue reading How Do Gender Stereotypes Affect Mental Health? →

August 28, 2018

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

Understanding Suicidal Thoughts: A Practical Guide to Getting Help

By Martha McLaughlin  Suicide isn’t an easy topic. It’s not a subject that’s brought up at parties, at the dinner table or even between friends. This discussion is usually avoided, so you may feel like you’re the only one having thoughts of suicide. But you’re not alone. In fact, a U.S. study determined that 3.7 … Continue reading Understanding Suicidal Thoughts: A Practical Guide to Getting Help →

August 28, 2018

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

Mental Health and Addiction in the Legal Community

By Wesley Gallagher It’s no secret that lawyers have demanding jobs. From the time they take the LSAT to the moment they get that corner office, lawyers are required to put great amounts of time and energy into their profession. And while law isn’t the only demanding career, there are aspects of being a lawyer … Continue reading Mental Health and Addiction in the Legal Community →

July 4, 2018

Mental Health and Addiction Treament

Addictive Personalities and Rohypnol Addiction Development

On This Page: What Is an Addictive Personality? How it Contributes to Rohypnol Addiction Treatment While addiction is a disease that the addict has little control over other than to accept treatment, drug abuse and addiction develop due to an individual’s choices. The inability to cope with difficulties and process negative emotions or simply being … Continue reading Addictive Personalities and Rohypnol Addiction Development →

April 25, 2018

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