In the realm of addiction and substance use disorders, the words sobriety and recovery are often used interchangeably. However, there are some notable variances in the meanings of these words which can impact an individual’s approach to healing and their overall sobriety journey. While both are important to success in wellness, they focus on different…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m Michelle Luttrell, MA, LMFT-S, MBA, MHA, Co-Owner & Chief Operating Officer, and I wanted to connect. A little bit about me: As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, I consider myself a therapist first. I’m also an avid learner, earning a master’s in business administration and…
WHAT IS TIANEPTINE OR “GAS STATION HEROIN”? Tianeptine is a prescription drug used for depression in some European, Asian, and Latin American countries. It is not approved for use in the US. Why is Tianeptine known as “Gas Station Heroin”? Tianeptine is known as “gas station heroin” because it can mimic an opioid high…
Panic attacks are scary, and they can come on quickly. However, what does a panic attack feel like? To understand how panic attacks feel, people must know the facts and myths about them. After that, they can call 866.238.3154 to speak with someone from the caring and compassionate team at Santé Center for Healing about…
If you’ve been wondering about reactive abuse and its possible effect on your health and well-being, it may be worth considering professional help in the form of trauma treatment. Searching for trauma treatment options near Austin, TX? Reach out to Santé Center for Healing today by calling 866.238.3154 or contacting our team online. What Is…
Did you know that there are free and low-cost drug addiction rehab options available in Dallas? They’re typically state-funded. Nearly all addiction treatment facilities in Texas also offer what’s called a “sliding scale” fee for clients who don’t have health insurance plans or wish to pay privately. Some facilities near Dallas may focus on treating…
The 12-steps to addiction recovery were initially formulated by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous as a process for beating alcohol addiction. These addiction recovery steps achieved enough success and popularity that other addiction treatment programs adopted the methodology. While the 12-steps are based on spirituality and religious principles, they remain general enough that people of…
What Is Chronic Masturbation? Compulsive/chronic masturbation disorder, also referred to as masturbation addiction, is a sexual addiction where someone is driven to masturbate excessively. Since the behavior is categorized as a compulsion, the disorder is sometimes called OCD masturbation, which fits under the larger umbrella of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Masturbation itself is not considered a deviant…
It is all too common nowadays to hear a trite joke, every now and again, about the perfectionist in your friend group having OCD. But OCD has almost nothing to do with someone being Type-A or a perfectionist. The disorder also bears little relevance for people who are simply particular about the layout of a…
Many people think of mental health or mood disorders as conditions that occur one at a time. However, just like a person can have multiple physical illnesses simultaneously, a person can struggle with multiple mental illnesses at the same time. The two most common mental health concerns affecting millions every year are depression and anxiety.…