Understanding the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Health to Manage Your Addiction
Addiction, Guest Blog, Mental HealthResearch suggests that there’s a strong connection between gut health and mental health, with one study noting that people with depression were missing several key species of gut bacteria. Depression, along with other mental health disorders,…
Drug Induced Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, TreatmentThe symptoms of bipolar disorder, namely the extreme mood swings that characterize the mood disorder, can actually be induced by certain drugs or alcohol. While bipolar disorder remains a mysterious mental illness, as science has not definitively…
Nutritional Supplements That Can Boost Mental Health And Help During Recovery
Addiction, Guest Blog, Mental Health, WellnessProtecting brain health and mental health with good nutrition is essential while recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Brain imaging studies of people addicted to drugs display physical changes in areas of the brain associated…
Treatment for Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, TreatmentTreatment for Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders
There is no disputing the emotional pain and other collateral damage that living with a mental health disorder can cause. Living with chronic anxiety, major depression, bipolar disorder,…
Mental Health Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Addiction, Mental Health, TreatmentMental Health Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
On their own, mental health disorders and substance use disorders can be difficult to treat. When these disorders occur together, referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders,…
The Dangers of Binge Drinking in College
Addiction, Alcohol, Binge Drinking, Intervention, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Young AdultsDrinking games tend to be a rite of passage on most college campuses. While the practice of organizing games around alcohol consumption is nothing new, having first been introduced at Darmouth College back in the 1950s, these games have proliferated…
MDMA Dependence
Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab, Substance AbuseIt’s hard to believe that pastel colored tablets with cute little images stamped on them, and nicknamed with an innocuous name like Molly, could be all that dangerous. But Molly, otherwise known as MDMA, Ecstasy, or 3,4-mthylenedioxy-methamphetamime…
Pet Friendly Rehab Options
Addiction, Alcohol, Detox, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Pet Friendly Solutions 4 Recovery now offers a pet-friendly policy for its Southern California addiction and dual diagnosis rehabilitation programming. Allowing clients to bring their beloved pet to rehab can enhance the treatment experience,…
3 Healthy Ways to Start Off Your Day
Guest Blog, Mental HealthWhen you’re facing an addiction or mental illness, getting out of bed each morning can feel like an impossible task. It’s no wonder you try to fight against the alarm, and would wish for nothing more than to stay in the comfort of your bed.
So…