Despite growing awareness of mental health in recent years, one population remains underserved, stigmatized, and overlooked: men. From societal expectations of toughness to deeply ingrained stigmas around vulnerability, many men are suffering in silence.
Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health Treatment Read More »
Most people associate addiction and withdrawal with hard drugs or alcohol. Few people realize that even common, over-the-counter allergy medications can cause dependency-like symptoms, particularly when used daily over extended periods.
Is Your Allergy Medication Causing Antihistamine Withdrawal? Read More »
May is Stroke Awareness Month—a moment to educate, engage, and empower people about the effects that drug abuse can have on the brain and body. This month calls on all of us to recognize the warning signs of a stroke, understand the risks, and embrace the hope that recovery is possible with timely intervention.
Detoxification is the body’s natural and essential process of eliminating harmful toxins accumulated over time from substances like drugs, alcohol, processed foods, and environmental pollutants.
Mental Health Month encourages open conversations and helps break the silence that often surrounds mental health struggles. Established in 1949 by Mental Health America, this month was created to highlight the significance of mental health and overall well-being.
Addiction recovery has always required courage, community, and commitment. But in today’s digital age, we can now add technology to that list, offering real-time tools for connection, reflection, and support.
The Role Technology Plays in Addiction Recovery: Apps, AI & Virtual Support Read More »
While teens experience mental health challenges at an alarmingly high rate, specialized treatment for them isn’t always available.
For people who are taken hostage by the grips of the disease, such as addiction, it is a fight every day to stay on the path to sobriety.
Studies have examined possible links between substance abuse and the development or progression of MS, but there is no definite evidence that drug abuse directly leads to multiple sclerosis.
Some Behavioral cues dictate whether the benefits of IOP are ideal for your child. For most, an intensive outpatient program affords maximum flexibility, affordability, and personability.
Addiction affects millions worldwide but is often misunderstood. It’s not a lack of willpower or a moral failing—it’s a chronic brain disorder that relapses over time.
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Read More »
Polysubstance abuse happens when a person regularly uses two or more substances at the same time. This can include alcohol, prescription medications, or illegal drugs. People may mix substances to enhance their effects, cope with stress, or manage pain.
