Domestic Abuse And Addiction For most of us when we hear “domestic abuse” we often think of a physical or sexual abuse. While this may be true for most cases, we often forget about emotional and psychological abuse. For many who deal with the physical abuse, they also suffer from the emotional and psychological abuse,… Continue Reading Domestic Abuse And Addiction
The Negative Effects of Smartphones Smartphones are seen by many as a great invention that allows us to have access to global communication, directions and maps, constant source of information, the ability to know a simple fact within a matter of seconds, and a way to find almost anything you are looking for. Not to… Continue Reading The Negative Effects of Smartphones
Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common and serious mood disorder that often coexists with drug addiction; sometimes as one of the root causes, while other times as a result of substance abuse. It affects how you think, feel, and handle daily activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Continue Reading Depression and Addiction
Treatment of drug and alcohol addiction is seldom as simple as merely addressing the particular chemicals an addict is taking into his body. More often than not, addicts suffer from other disorders in conjunction with their chemical dependency which is clinically referred to as co-occurring disorders. The National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services says… Continue Reading How to Know if You Have a Co-Occurring Disorder?
You already made the decision to get sober, you went through the treatment, and now you are ready to start your sober life. This can be scary for some patients, they may feel worried or overwhelmed. The important thing to remember is that you always have help and support and you can do this. Aftercare… Continue Reading Life After Treatment
Every year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. May is Mental Health Month, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and participants across the country help bring awareness to mental health. Each year they fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. Each year, the… Continue Reading Mental Health Month
Recently I have been going back and doing some reading on the amazing organ that is our brain. In graduate school, one of the big questions they propose to students is the whole idea of Nature vs. Nurture. The idea that the brain develops a specific way and is wired in certain designs intentionally causes… Continue Reading Nature vs. Nurture: What is it that defines us?
We all have mental health, just like physical health, so it’s time to embrace it. Stop thinking of therapy as a reaction to challenges, instead view it as maintenance. Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s integral to help us function. We don’t wait until we are on the side of the road to get an oil change,… Continue Reading Breaking Barriers: Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Mental health and addiction issues are serious business these days. Time and location should not stand in the way of people receiving the quality treatment they need This is why Recovery Ways, Salt Lake City’s premier dual-diagnosis addiction treatment center, is all about virtual treatment. Virtual treatment means that anyone in need of care can… Continue Reading Why Virtual Treatment Matters: An Interview with Heather LeGuilloux
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder (PD) that is considered the dramatic, emotional type and maladaptive symptoms are difficult for the average person to initially identify due to the excessive charm and persona they present. These PDs are often referred to as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde due to the perfected image projected… Continue Reading I, I, I, me, me, me: The Red Flags of a Narcissist