Dramatic Increase in Suicide Rates and Need for Depression Treatment High profile suicides continue to capture the latest headlines. In recent weeks, news reports announced the deaths by suicide of D.J. and producer, Avicii; designer, Kate Spade; and CNN celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain. These suicide deaths follow closely on the heels of The Cranberries lead […]
Addiction is rooted in brain chemistry. In fact, one of the leading causes for the development of an addiction is based on the pre-existing mental condition of an individual. Often times, an individual who has a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental illness will self-medicate to treat themselves, most commonly using drugs and alcohol. There are plenty […]
When an opiate addiction has turned your life upside down it is encouraging to realize that most opiate rehab centers in California now accept insurance. This was not always the case. Prior to two significant pieces of legislation within the last decade, the Parity Act of 2008 and the Affordable Care Act of 2010, coverage […]
Clonazepam, under the brand name of Klonopin, is a tranquilizer often prescribed to aid individuals who suffer from panic attacks or seizures. Clonazepam is in the benzodiazepine family of Schedule IV drugs that happen to be highly addictive, so should only be prescribed for a short-term period. Unfortunately, the drug also produces a euphoric high […]
It is an unfortunate reality that mental health disorders still carry a stigma. Fear of others finding out about one’s battle with depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition can deter the individual from getting the help they need. This barrier to treatment can have devastating effects as the mental illness can become progressively more […]
Managing Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures When someone with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) decides to get sober there are some important things to consider. The spectrum of withdrawal symptoms during alcohol detox is wide, from minor tremors and insomnia to the delirium tremens (DTs) and everything in between. Because of the potential for a serious medical […]
Health Insurance that Covers Substance Abuse Thanks to two important pieces of legislation pertaining to health care, The Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Mental Health Parity Act of 2008, the odds that your insurance provider now pays at least some of the costs associated with substance abuse treatment are excellent. Of course, with […]
10 Warning Signs of Alcoholism A nagging voice in your head seems to suggest that you or a loved one might just have a problem with alcohol. Denial is always the first reaction to “the voice,” mostly because it is a truth difficult to acknowledge. Ignoring the possibility that you or your loved one has […]
12-Step Support With AA Meetings Near Me When it comes to finding the tools to methodically help a person shore up sobriety on their recovery journey, few can argue the value of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and its 12-step program. Having endured for eight decades and still growing worldwide, A.A. must be doing something right. A.A. […]
How to Overcome Adderall Addiction Adderall may have had a benevolent beginning as a legitimate treatment for individuals with ADHD or narcolepsy, but has in recent years become a highly abused drug among teens and young adults. The stimulant was designed to offset the symptoms of ADHD, and is effective in treating that patient population. […]
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