Addiction is unsettling. It’s distressing to see your loved one grappling with addiction. It is discouraging when it seems like nothing you do makes an…
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you know how it disrupts life. Not on the person, but their family and community…
How Many People Need Addiction Treatment? In 2023, about 54.2 million people age 12 and older, or 19.1% in this age group, needed substance use…
If you’re currently in treatment for addiction, you may be carrying a heavy emotional burden: shame. For many clients, shame is a silent, persistent companion…
What is family therapy? Family therapy is a type of therapy involving families and those in close relationships. The focus is on the group as…
Xanax addiction can seriously affect your life. It can cause health problems and put your mental health at risk. Treatment programs for Xanax addiction are…
“Self-care is not selfish; prioritizing our own well-being is what allows us to care for others. If we are not okay, we can’t help those…
Disordered eating often happens alongside mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or even addiction. While people usually think of drugs like heroin or cocaine when…
What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are limits that define how we allow ourselves to be affected by another’s behavior, thoughts and feelings. They determine how close…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m DR. MELISSA PENNINGTON, D.O., FASAM, CEDS – MEDICAL DIRECTOR, and I wanted to connect. I’m the…