How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System?
Addiction, Drugs, Featured, Methamphetamines, News, TreatmentLearn about the dangers of meth and how long the drug stays in your system.
Methamphetamine, also called meth or ice, is a highly addictive manmade stimulant. Meth is about three times more potent than cocaine. The drug causes the brain to…
What is Severe Body Dysmorphia?
Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentBody dysmorphia is a mental health disorder that centers on an unhealthy focus on one’s body image. When someone has body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) they see in their mind’s eye a distorted version of themselves. They may become obsessed…
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentIn recent weeks, actress AnaLynne McCord revealed her struggle with dissociative identity disorder (DID). DID is a rare mental illness that was once referred to as multiple personality disorder.
People with DID exist with two or more identities…
What is Post-Pandemic Anxiety?
Coronavirus, Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentAs the Covid-19 Era Winds Down, Some are Still Feeling Anxious
After more than a year of living a very lonely lifestyle the nation is starting to restart its engines. COVID-19 appears to be slowing to a crawl, which is great news for all. Of…
Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder, Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentLearn the Red Flag Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is one of the more complex mood disorders, and affects over 6 million U.S. adults. Bipolar, which was once termed manic-depression, is a mental health disorder that features…
4 Mental Health Stigmas that Should Be Put to Rest
Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentIt is time to end the outdated stigmas about mental health
False beliefs about mental illness have lingered too long. Many of these negative stereotypes emerged when there was little research available. People had trouble grasping mental health…
The Challenges of Addiction Recovery in a COVID-19 World
Addiction, Coronavirus, Featured, Guest Blog, News, TreatmentNo matter the degree, the arrival of COVID-19 has affected the life of every person in America in one way or another. For some, it has led to job loss. Others have had to cancel plans they have had for years due to closed travel opportunities.…
Struggling with Adjustment Disorder During COVID-19
Coronavirus, Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentIf you suspect you are struggling with mental health issues during COVID-19, you are not alone.
Never before have we dealt with such crazy times. Our lives have been turned upside down for over a year due to COVID-19. In the wake of this…
Can Chronic Pain Cause Depression?
Chronic Pain, Depression, Featured, Mental Health, News, TreatmentOne thing people will agree on is how much we all despise being in pain. No one likes feeling the effects of acute or chronic pain. Most of us would do just about anything to avoid feeling pain of any kind.
Chronic pain is in a class of it’s…
Alcohol Addiction Among College Students: How Adolescents Respond to Stress
College, Featured, Guest Blog, News, TreatmentIf you decided to attend college within the past decade or two, you’re likely no stranger to the culture of excessive drinking and partying found across most campuses. Whether witnessing it or even partaking in it, behaviors such as binge…
