Many of those struggling with addiction also face serious mental health challenges. Depression and anxiety, for example, are common problems for those experiencing substance abuse. For some, they may have turned to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication to deal with their mental health issues. For others, abusing drugs or alcohol may have…
Each person handles difficulties in his or her own way. For some people, even living through the most traumatic circumstances doesn’t seem to impact them in a significant way. However, other people have serious trouble working through trauma. Thus, when dealing with addiction treatment, facilities like the Sante Center for Healing offer a wide range…
EMDR therapy is one of the most popular types of therapy used today for the treatment of trauma. But what is EMDR therapy, and how does it work? Will it help you heal from your past trauma and start a new life in addiction recovery? Santé Center for Healing is here to help you heal…
Drug and alcohol use, by its nature, isolates people from the friends and family members who care about them. Also, when people are stuck in the endless cycle of addiction, they often have the misconception that no one else understands how they feel and no one is experiencing the same problems. One of the most…
Alternative therapies are an increasingly popular way to support trauma healing, mental health, and addiction recovery. Advances in our understanding of addiction and mood disorders show that trauma, mental health, and stress all affect addiction triggers and relapse. In recent years, EMDR therapy treatments have become increasingly popular across the United States. While therapists and…
As the month of May approaches, many people across the country prepare to raise awareness of mental health disorders by celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. During Mental Health Awareness Month, various organizations and individuals work together to promote public education about mental health and mental illness. The goal is to destigmatize mental illness and encourage…
The images that we often see and stereotypes that we hold about alcoholics have always been misleading. It surprises many people when they discover that people abusing alcohol can present a well put together picture to the outside world. Often, people who abuse alcohol function at a high level by raising families, holding down jobs,…
Winter sees more people seeking help for depression than any other time of the year. Even those who don’t normally suffer from a depressive disorder can find themselves flailing as the days become shorter and the nights colder. A diagnosis of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is given to the worst of these feelings. This disorder…
Stress goes hand in hand with addiction. Often, it’s one of the reasons clients begin to use it in the first place. Once you get clean, you still deal with stress. It can be difficult to know how to cope with stress healthily, particularly when you are used to using drugs, alcohol, or behavior as…
Maintaining positive mental health can be a challenge for many people. We tend to ignore our mental health or only consider it when an issue arises like anxiety or depressive disorder (the two most common mental health issues in the country affecting millions every year). When individuals notice certain behaviors or habits in others or…