Anxiety is a fact of life for just about everyone. For some people, the common signs of anxiety only have a minor, temporary effect. However, others have much more serious problems and require professional treatment. In either case, you may find that certain things trigger your feelings of anxiousness. You can take steps to learn…
Managing mental health is important throughout the year. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans affected by depression, the holidays can be especially tough. Fortunately, you can take steps to cope with the impact of holiday depression. And with some advance planning, you can prepare yourself to navigate the inevitable ups and downs…
Heroin, a product of the opium plant, is a widely known opioid street drug. Addiction to this drug impacts your health in a multitude of ways. While mental issues are common, the signs of heroin addiction may also be physical in nature. Awareness of these physical signs may help alert you or a loved one…
If you suffer from depression, there’s a good chance that you also have a drug or alcohol issue or substance use disorder. In fact, your odds of being in this situation are roughly 50/50. Combined signs of depression and addiction are examples of something called dual diagnosis. This term means that you have more than…
Methadone is one of the most commonly used medications for opioid addiction. Research shows that it helps support the recovery of large numbers of people. However, before your first appointment for methadone-assisted treatment, there are some things you should know. By educating yourself beforehand, you’ll help your appointment go as smoothly as possible. Methadone Is…
People around the world share many of the same problems and concerns. In the 21st century, that includes a need for a greater understanding of mental illness. It also includes a need for greater access to mental health treatment. In acknowledgment of these modern realities, World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on October…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions of people throughout the U.S. started working from home. But now, as the weeks and months roll by, a post-COVID-19 world is slowly emerging into reality. Although there is still a lot of work to be done. For many, part of that reality is a gradual return to working…
Millions of people across America struggle daily with substance use disorders. These problems are treatable. However, to regain sobriety, you need help throughout all stages of addiction recovery. In recognition of these facts, September is observed each year as National Recovery Month. Recovery Month is a vital resource for affected people throughout the U.S. That…
Rather than mental health treatment, as usual, many treatment facilities have taken on a new approach to mental health treatment utilizing effective, evidence-based holistic mental health treatment options instead. Holistic medicine is a form of healing that considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions. It considers all mental and social factors rather…
Recovery from substance use disorder is a process that requires patience, diligence, and commitment. It also requires the right skills to identify triggers that may cause relapse and the tools to avoid them. Finding a substance use treatment program that prepares you for life after treatment will help you prevent relapse down the road. Treatment…