Is addiction a disease? It’s a question that people have asked for ages. While most people recognize addiction as a disease, it hasn’t always been that way. Going back 40 years or more, society believed that people who suffered from addiction were second-class citizens that lacked self-control or morals. However, today, most experts recognize it…
Pick a psychological condition that gets treated like an everyday problem, and you are bound to come up with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). People claim they have OCD if they like their clothing folded a certain way, don’t like their foods to touch on a plate, and many other everyday reasons. But the exact psychological condition…
Dealing with anxiety is difficult. But having to deal with anxiety and depression at the same time can be even more challenging and complex. When substance use disorder, addiction to drugs or alcohol, is added to the mix, healing from any of the conditions can be daunting. Many people with anxiety or depression self-medicate with…
Schizophrenia is a serious mental condition that can lead to many issues. Some people even start abusing drugs to cover up the symptoms that schizophrenia causes. What some people don’t know is that there are usually signs and symptoms of early-onset. Understanding how to spot these early signs of schizophrenia can make it easier to…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are two types of psychotherapy. While psychologists use them in many kinds of programs, these therapies are especially popular for treating substance use disorders, addiction to drugs or alcohol, and mental health issues such as trauma or depression. These therapeutic approaches have proven to be very effective.…
Scientists make Xanax out of alprazolam. Doctors prescribe this drug as an alternative to Valium. Unfortunately, some people use Xanax and alcohol together to achieve a heightened sense of relaxation or euphoria. Once someone has an addiction to these substances, the right residential treatment program can help with their recovery journey. What Is Xanax? Doctors…
Millions of people practice yoga around the globe. They do so for a variety of reasons. Originally, yoga was a religious practice. It has since grown to be a form of exercise that many turn to improve their physical health and mental health. Yoga therapy has also become very useful in mental health treatment and…
Are you a resident of Southlake, Texas struggling with addiction? Do you need rehab but aren’t sure where to look? Do you also require help for your mental health, along with your struggles with addiction? Your first instinct might be to search locally, but it may be wiser to look for a drug rehab facility…
Disordered eating is the open secret that many know, but very few talk about. A case in point is the anorexia vs. bulimia discussion. Do you know that both conditions have more in common than meets the eye? Most importantly, would you know how to seek help for yourself or a loved one? The first…
Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Like any disease, it doesn’t discriminate. However, for years individuals resisted finding help to overcome their addictions. Some were led to believe addiction was a matter of willpower (it’s not) or a personal flaw (also untrue). Others were never sure they could…