The fear of withdrawal symptoms might be keeping you from entering rehab. But did you know that detox is the fastest and easiest part of recovery? Make no mistake, it can be intense for individuals depending on the substance they abuse and the duration of their addiction. Yet the process is relatively short when compared…
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…
DOT employees who violate drug and alcohol regulations often receive an evaluation from a substance abuse professional or SAP. The drug abuse professional often recommends treatment, education, additional testing, and aftercare programs to ensure DOT workers maintain their sobriety. At Santé Center for Healing in Argyle, TX, clients can master the skills necessary to keep their jobs…
As the stock market declines, people are requested to stay indoors, and many people experience anxiety at the state of the world right now, the need for anxiety treatment has never been greater. In the last few days, people have already experienced social isolation, panic, and difficulties working remotely. Types of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety manifests…
Schizophrenia is a mental condition that can have a significant impact on the individual’s personal life, relationships and career. When someone has this condition, they may experience different positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. By looking at the individual’s overall symptoms, doctors can diagnose the kind of mental disorder they have and choose the right…
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 this month, people will seek to shine the light on the struggles of various mental illnesses. This is also a time to dispel the shame of mental illness. Sex…
When most people think of bulimia, they think of one type of eating disorder. That is, they imagine someone who binges on an excessive amount of food in a short time, then purging that food by vomiting or using laxatives. But this sole view of bulimia is in error. In fact, there are multiple types…
We live in a society where we often feel pressure on all sides: pressure to be a better parent, pressure to be a better partner, pressure to do a better job at work, pressure to be a better person, pressure to make better choices, pressure to be at a certain place in our recovery. The…
Everywhere you turn today, you have access to highly sexualized images through ads, music lyrics, videos, and internet sites. For most people, this exposure remains in healthy balance with the rest of their lifestyle. However, for some people, sex addiction takes over their lives, derailing them from healthy relationships and other life goals. If you…
Mindful Transformation: Redefining Your Trauma Traumatic events happen when we least expect it and they have a way of uncovering and exposing flaws that we never knew we had. After trauma, some individuals lose interest in doing things that once brought them pleasure. They feel down, depressed and hopeless. Some have trouble falling asleep, staying…