Alcohol continues to be the go-to substance that people may misuse when attempting to self-medicate the effects of a mental health disorder. This is absolutely the case when it comes to individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Alcohol can set up an endorphin replacement cycle in the brain of someone who has suffered […]
You realize your alcohol addiction has reached a crescendo and you are now ready to confront the detoxification process head on. Detox and withdrawal from an alcohol addiction is a highly uncomfortable process where the body releases the toxins related to the alcohol that have built up in the body’s tissues. By ridding the body […]
It may have begun as just some weekend fun, but over time that recreational drug use somehow got out of control. Fact is, you didn’t see it coming. But that is how addiction takes hold, in little increments that begin to snowball until, out of nowhere it seems, you end up with a full-fledged problem […]
When struggling with a persistent mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, that isn’t improving with current interventions, the next level of treatment may be an inpatient program. The inpatient setting can offer intense, focused treatment and provide a more comprehensive treatment plan than an outpatient program. Fortunately, there is a diverse array of […]
What is Inpatient Psychiatric Care Like? When a mental health condition has escalated to the point where a much higher level of care is necessitated, there are inpatient mental health facilities available that provide 24-hour care and oversight. These psychiatric inpatient facilities can be a stand-alone psychiatric hospital, a ward within a general hospital, or […]
Safe and High Quality Elderly Addiction Treatment Centers Among the senior population, a surprising problem with alcohol abuse is becoming increasingly concerning. Surveys conducted in health care settings are exposing an increase of alcoholism among those aged 65 and older, according to a report published by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The […]
Learning about Agoraphobia Inpatient Treatment Options Try to imagine how small your world would feel if you were so panic-stricken at the thought of going anywhere that you opt to remain isolated in the only perceived safe space—your home. Imagine the life experiences that would pass you by, or relationships you would never form. Imagine […]
Receiving High Quality Care and Healing at an In House Rehab We all remember the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, hanging there on a stake and pointing this way and that way in response to Dorothy’s question as to the direction of Emerald City. Dorothy was in search of hope—on a mission to return […]
Learn About the Options and How to Treat PTSD Naturally While most of us conjure up an image of a veteran of combat when we think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the fact is that, in addition to the horrors of war, any extremely traumatic life where you feared for your life can result in […]
What Level of Care is Best for Your Needs Before taking that important step toward getting clean and sober there are certain things to consider. Whether an inpatient treatment program or an outpatient program is the best option is among the considerations, as well as insurance coverage, location, and philosophical and treatment approach. Becoming familiar […]
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