As the last days of autumn make way for wintertime, a familiar undesired guest might soon show up at the doorstep. Seasonal affective disorder, appropriately referred to as SAD, is […]
How Do I Find a Sponsor When I Leave Treatment?
People in treatment for substance use are likely to be introduced to the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Twelve Steps encompass a collection of stepping stones that can […]
What Is PTSD and How Can it Fuel an Addiction?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that stems from having witnessed or experienced a violent, frightening, or shocking traumatic event. Someone who has experienced a trauma and […]
How to Support a Loved One With Depression
Depression is the second most prevalent mental health disorder, impacting 17.3 million American adults each year. Very often someone who is in the grip of depression isn’t aware of just […]
5 Reasons Therapy Can Help
What is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is often referred to as “talk therapy,” as in the exercise of talking with a mental health professional about troubling issues. Talking about something that is […]
Why is Fentanyl So Dangerous?
Fentanyl is a powerful narcotic manufactured under the brand names Abstral, Duragesic and Subsys. The anesthetic is typically reserved for pain-management in patients with serious illnesses, such as terminal cancer. […]