Some consider drinking to be an essential part of the college experience. However, such behavior can lead to significant public health problems and consequences. Drinking can appear like a typical college student experience to some, but it can lead to dependency issues that aren’t always immediately apparent. If you or a loved one has been…
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It’s no secret that alcohol abuse and mental health are closely linked. In fact, about one in eight adults in the United States struggle with both conditions at the same time. For many people, alcohol abuse is a way to self-medicate and cope with the symptoms of mental health concerns. But what most people don’t…
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In the United States, millions of people suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are a serious issue that can have a lasting impact on a person’s physical and mental health. It’s important to be aware of the warning signs of an eating disorder, so you can get help…
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In addition to innovative therapies, medically managed detox, and expert counseling, it’s logical that exercise would be another helpful component for those recovering from substance use disorder and addiction. In fact, it has been said that physical fitness may be one of the most powerful tools for sobriety. So it’s worth examining the correlation between…
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It’s not uncommon for family and addiction to go hand in hand. Spouses, children, and others live with the reality of their loved one’s substance use and become accustomed to navigating these relationships. Always on guard, family members might try to minimize the damage. Different issues concerning how best to treat an individual’s substance abuse…
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Living with a substance use disorder affects more than 20 million people in the U.S., and about half of those also have the burden of co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders. The disease of addiction takes many forms with many substances, including cocaine, hallucinogens, and most commonly, alcohol. Throughout much of Texas, the numbers point…
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Substance use disorder is an equal opportunity condition that affects all kinds of people everywhere, the old and the young, in big cities and small towns alike. Thousands of individuals and their communities face drug and alcohol addiction and the devastation it causes every day. Those facing addiction issues and underlying mental health challenges like…
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More than 10 million adults in America live with a significant mental health concern, substance dependency, or both. Fewer than 20% seek treatment, and if you are one of those who have made the decision to get sober, finding the right kind of treatment is next. It’s important to weigh all options. Residential or inpatient…
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Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) combine intensive substance abuse treatment, mental health care, and life skills development. Unlike other forms of substance abuse or addiction treatment that require clients to stay overnight in the hospital, often for several weeks, PHPs allow clients to immerse themselves in a supportive, recovery-focused environment while also allowing them to return…
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Adolescence is a time of drastic changes, growth, and development for young people. It is a time when many young people start looking outside their family unit for cues about what to do, how to behave, and things to try. Unfortunately, this also means that some adolescents will run into trouble with drugs or alcohol.…
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