Meth, short for methamphetamine, is a central nervous system stimulant with a high risk of addiction. In addition to the extremely severe side effects and health concerns associated with meth abuse, it is not uncommon to uncover the existence of a co-occurring mental health issue. When there is an underlying mental health diagnosis, a person’s…
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by deep sadness and feelings of hopelessness. It has numerous causes, and sometimes medications are a necessary step in treatment. However, psychotherapy and depression can go hand-in-hand as well. It is possible to see significant improvement in symptoms with the use of appropriate talk therapy. Our team at…
Trauma therapy is critical for men and women battling a painful past. When the brain doesn’t deal with trauma but tucks it away, that trauma comes back throughout their lifetime. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often goes hand-in-hand with substance abuse. However, trauma-informed care for addiction can make a difference and can lead to lifelong recovery.…
Why is it that many people who abuse drugs or alcohol seem to be stuck in a continuous cycle of addiction? Why do some people relapse even after long periods of sobriety? Drug addiction can seem confusing from the outside. If your loved one is struggling with addiction, you might wonder why they have trouble…
If you’re struggling with heroin addiction, quitting cold turkey can be a tempting option. You might be ready to make a change in your life, and giving up the drug on your own can seem like the right place to start. However, quitting cold turkey on your own can be dangerous. Reaching out to a…
Many people have a difficult time deciding whether or not to try therapy. Decades of societal stigma have made some believe that needing therapy is a sign of weakness, and while that stigma is decreasing, the decision to seek therapy can still be a fraught one. Talk therapy comes with a number of mental and physical benefits, however, and can…
If you feel sad or depressed, you’re not alone. Depression is more common than you might think. Many of those who struggle with depression never seek treatment and might not realize that there are treatment options that could help. Although not all feelings of depression qualify as depressive disorder, subthreshold depressive disorders are prevalent throughout…
Few people think of participating in fitness therapy when enrolling in a treatment program for drug or alcohol abuse. You might imagine that you’ll spend all of your time in group therapy or in one-on-one sessions with a counselor. However, addiction can negatively impact your physical health in a number of ways. You might have…
If you are struggling with feelings of sadness, apathy, or hopelessness, you aren’t alone. Major depressive disorders affect more than three million people in the United States each year. However, depression can be treated, and it’s possible to improve your quality of life. It’s important to know the signs of depression, the correlation between depression…
One of the most common reasons for drug and alcohol abuse is an inability to manage stress and negative feelings in a healthy way. Some people simply have a more difficult time dealing with stressful emotions than others. If you have turned to drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with stress at work,…