Depression and addiction are often closely linked, but this may surprise some people. After all, they might know someone who’s the life of the party when he drinks. But behind closed doors, a person who abuses drugs and alcohol can be profoundly depressed. Even worse, the addiction feeds into the depression, and vice versa. However,…
Flakka is a risky synthetic stimulant that’s recently taken over the streets because it’s so affordable. Its effects are similar to meth. So a person might experience hyperactivity and aggression. But it’s a human-made substance designed to be chemically identical to the African khat shrub. Because the drug takes a person through highs and lows…
If you have stopped using Xanax, then you may experience symptoms of Xanax withdrawal. Learn how to detect the signs of Xanax withdrawal and get professional help at our Xanax addiction treatment center in Laguna Beach, CA. Under the supervision of licensed and experienced medical staff, you received tapered doses of medication to help avoid the…
Drug withdrawal can occur when a person quits using drugs or drinking. When dual diagnosis enters the picture, mental health issues complicate the situation and require dual diagnosis treatment. A variety of treatments exist now for people with dual diagnosis disorder, including group recovery, individual therapy, medication, and specific therapy just for people with addiction…
Going to see family around the holidays can bring out the most challenging emotions for people. It is a great time of celebration, but it is also challenging in many ways. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can be daunting to face when sober. That first holiday sober can be especially difficult, especially if others may…
EMDR is also known as eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing. This specific form of therapy is offered to those who suffer from past trauma or neglect, PTSD, or adjustment issues. They refine the technique of using lateral eye movements to help people process the effects of trauma. During the procedure, the therapist has the individual think…
People check smartphones on and off throughout the day. This causes stress and a thought process that borders on obsessive to know what is happening in other people’s lives, some of whom are just barely friends or acquaintances. Social media has a lot to do with how people perceive their health and overall wellness. Escaping…
Eating healthy is not just something people do as a wellness trend. It may seem that way, but healthy food and habits around the consumption of food and beverages do more than fuel the body. It actually improves the mind. Some simple changes can boost cognitive function and may reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and…
Children as young as ages 3 or 4 can struggle with symptoms of depression. Although it is not clinically diagnosed, it is seen in the symptoms they exhibit. Genetics plays a role, along with the environment. Poverty and deprivation are some of the causal factors of depression for children over time. Find out how this…
Schizophrenia affects people’s brains and the way they see and hear things. It is a mental health issue that impacts some people with addiction. Drugs and alcohol are used as a means to cope with the symptoms of the condition. Schizophrenia also impacts sleep patterns. People with the disorder may not sleep well at night.…