Although each person experiences different trials and tribulations, addiction and mental illness recovery are most often centered around helping clients develop their own “toolbox” – also known as resources that one can use during times of crisis or to maintain…
Consider the last time you experienced a lot of stress. What did you do to help relieve the symptoms you were experiencing? Perhaps a lot of tension in your body caused you to book an appointment with a massage therapist.…
Many people know of the physical withdrawal symptoms that can occur if a person becomes physically dependent on a substance – migraines/headaches, irritability, shakiness, dizziness, fatigue, depression, anxiety, paranoia and more. Any addictive substance can cause withdrawal, but what if…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders affect nearly 40 million people in the United States each year – with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affecting nearly 6.8 million adults each year. GAD is a disorder…
Alcohol can cause many immediate side effects, such as slurred speech, dizziness, aggression, lack of impulse control, nausea, and more. However, excessive, long-term use can cause more damage to your brain and body; liver damage from alcohol abuse can cause…
If you’ve never heard of hypnotherapy, you may be feeling a bit apprehensive to include it as part of your addiction recovery plan. Contrary to what is shown by the media – often involving the manipulation and control over another…
When it comes to drug use, there are a variety of side effects that may be experienced, depending on the substance. For example, alcohol often comes along with slurred speech, drowsiness, vomiting, headaches and more, while cocaine may produce feelings…
Thankfully, over time, technology and further research has provided us with more options now than ever before in treating a variety of addictions and mental illnesses. If one method of treatment doesn’t resonate with you, you will likely be able…
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, synthetic drug that affects the central nervous system and is prescribed legally to treat conditions such as narcolepsy. Long-term abuse can cause many negative affects to nearly every aspect of a person’s life. Chronic users…
A 2014 study conducted by researchers from Maryland and published in the journal Psychiatry Services sought to explore current attitudes by the public on those with addiction and/or mental illness. Results from the study indicated that American society tends to…
