Personal boundaries are the physical, emotional, and mental limits we set for ourselves to safeguard our wellbeing. They allow us to form our sense of identity and separate who we are, what we think, and how we feel from the thoughts and feelings of those around us. We have different…
Although everyone feels pain, it is a subjective experience, meaning that individual characteristics influence how it is perceived. Acute pain is a sudden or severe pain that diminishes as the body heals. Chronic pain is persistent pain that lasts for months or even years. According to the Centers for Disease…
Antidepressant medications and psychotherapy provide relief for millions of people who suffer from depression. However, for some, these methods are ineffective, or the side effects of antidepressants are too much to tolerate. For these individuals, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers a non-invasive, drug-free alternative for treating depression. TMS has also…
California has one of the highest concentrations of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States, most of which are in Los Angeles and its surrounding neighborhoods...
For many who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, the desire to quit can be overshadowed by the fear of the withdrawal symptoms of detox. Attempts to detox at home frequently fail because...
The very first step toward recovery is acknowledging that you have a substance abuse problem. The next is finding the right substance abuse treatment program. There are countless treatment options to choose from, but not all are the same. It is essential to research your options to ensure the facility…
Dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder, refers to an individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorder simultaneously, a pervasive situation. People struggling with mental illness often turn to drugs or alcohol, seeking relief from their symptoms, leading to substance abuse or addiction. Alternatively, individuals with substance abuse…
Since the 1990s, the opioid epidemic has swept through our nation at an alarming rate. Opioids are a class of drugs that affect the nervous system by blocking pain and causing intense euphoria...
