Healing from trauma can seem like a daunting task, especially if the cause of your trauma is significant.
Schizophrenia and addiction are two distinct conditions, each with its own complications. When these disorders co-occur, it presents a unique challenge to healthcare professionals and adds further complexity to treatment strategies. Let's explore the connections between schizophrenia and addiction, examining the nature of schizophrenia, how substance abuse influences it, and…
Understanding the complexities of our minds is a challenging task, especially when the influence of substances comes into play. This complexity becomes particularly more difficult to understand when we dive into substance-induced psychosis. It's a severe mental condition that can manifest as a direct result of drug abuse.
During this month, we have an opportunity to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals. We are also reminded to take action in order to ensure equal rights for all people regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
The link between PTSD and alcohol abuse in veterans has been long known, yet its effects have only recently been understood. PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after someone has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
Substance abuse is when an individual misuses drugs or alcohol. Teens and young adults may experiment with substances and develop an addiction.
Addiction comes in all shapes and sizes. One of the most common addictions is muscle relaxer addiction. Some may also refer to these as pain pills.
Despite what popular opinion maintains about the substance, marijuana use can become quite problematic even if used sparingly or irregularly as it is highly addictive.
Xanax, the brand name for alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine that is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders, as well as insomnia. And when taken as prescribed, it can be an effective tool for managing symptoms.
Inhalant abuse is a serious problem, but many people don’t understand what it is and why it’s so dangerous. Inhalants are products found in almost any home, yet they can lead to addiction and cause serious long-term health problems.
