This story was originally published by PRNewswire here Discovery Behavioral Health, a nationwide leader in behavioral health services, has acquired Casa Palmera in San Diego, California, a nationally-recognized facility providing evidence-based… Read More
The longer you drink alcohol, the more your body forms a tolerance to it. As a result, you must increase your intake to keep feeling the effects. In time, you… Read More
People who consume large amounts of alcohol are three times more likely to have dementia by age 65 than people who did not drink. This is because alcohol causes brain… Read More
Heroin side effects can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. Whether it’s an overdose or an addiction, heroin abuse can lead to health problems, job termination, family turmoil,… Read More
Addiction is a chronic disease that is characterized by ongoing substance abuse and behavioral patterns. While there are different types of addiction, the basis of substance abuse is the same… Read More
When you are in recovery, you can still experience cravings, especially when you encounter triggers. The holidays may make it challenging to maintain sobriety. Alcohol and drugs are a part… Read More
Sober Thanksgiving As winter approaches, the holiday season is now full-swing. Unfortunately, holidays can be tough if you are struggling with a substance abuse problem or are in active recovery…. Read More
Counseling is a wonderful and valuable tool in treating all kinds of mental health disorders and substance addictions. One of the best things about the use of counseling as a… Read More
You’re on a plane that is experiencing major, bone-rattling turbulence. You are lost in an unfamiliar place and you don’t know how to get your bearings. You have a meeting… Read More
It’s another morning where you are getting ready for work, but your husband is still in bed with the covers pulled over his head. He’s been listless like this… Read More
