Alcohol is often viewed as a part of socializing — parties, sporting events or celebrations can include alcohol. Your peers may expect you to drink when you are with them… Read More
How to Tell If You Drink Too Much
Helping Someone with Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious illness that can severely disrupt the lives of individuals and families. It can strain relationships, damage trust and finances, and potentially place all… Read More
COVID-19, Mental Health and Addiction
Fashion isn’t what it once was. Day-to-evening wear no longer holds the same spot in people’s closets. Instead, people are flocking to comfortable clothing to fill their drawers. Large get-togethers… Read More
Forty Days of Sobriety
Updated on 3/10/2023 Taking time to focus on yourself, your addiction and your choice to give up an unhealthy habit is important for your long-term sobriety and health for the… Read More
The Consequences of Binge Drinking
Though often touted as a college rite-of-passage, binge drinking is the most common, costly, and sometimes fatal form of excessive alcohol use in the United States. When the 2019 National… Read More
Mental Health Disorders: Ways to Treat Those in the Military
Updated on 3/10/2023 Military personnel can face mental health issues due to experiencing traumatic events. The stress of being deployed, seeing unimaginable acts or the rigors of military life can… Read More
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), combined with counseling and behavior therapies, helps those recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) by relieving withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings. Medications used in MAT are evidence-based… Read More
Healing from Cannabis Addiction
If you use cannabis and are thinking of stopping, you might be wondering what to expect if you quit. Cannabis is a psychoactive drug containing nearly 500 chemicals, including tetrahydrocannabinol… Read More
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Treat Depression in a New Way
Updated on 07/03/23 Persistent depression can disrupt your life. Activities you once were interested in can take too much energy. Your family and friends may worry about your lack of… Read More
A Brief Look at Treating Opioid Addiction
The United States has been facing an opioid epidemic ever since the 1990s. Bigger cities, such as Los Angeles, have dealt with its fair share of the drug crisis. Many… Read More
