It’s common knowledge that therapy can help a person get through hurdles, whether they be external or internal. But individual therapy benefits folks in ways that can be surprising. When a person takes their mental health seriously, the sky is the limit regarding the positive impacts on all parts of their life. If you are…
Group therapy can greatly benefit mental health, particularly in the areas of social anxiety and depression. For those who suffer from mental health conditions, group therapy can provide a support system of peers who understand what they are going through. Group therapy can also provide an outlet for expression and help people learn coping mechanisms.…
Methamphetamine, commonly known by street names “meth,” “crystal meth,” and “crank,” is a powerful and dangerous drug that can be smoked, snorted, eaten, or injected. When consumed, crystal meth allows its users to experience psychoactive properties, false confidence as well as a false sense of happiness. Because of this, people who use crystal meth often…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…