Decades ago, addiction recovery professionals took a much simpler view of recovery than we do today. Recovery for addiction was itself a fairly new idea, as was understanding mental… Read More
What is Integrated Treatment and Why is it Effective
What is a Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by long-standing, ongoing patterns in both moods and relationships. People with BPD experience widely variant self-image and moods, which influences… Read More
Understanding a Drug-Induced Psychosis
The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) defines psychosis as any one of a number of conditions that affect the mind, causing a loss of contact with reality. This kind… Read More
How PTSD Can Affect Relationships
People who have survived various kinds of trauma often emerge with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can make it more difficult to thrive within personal relationships, including those with… Read More
6 Signs of an Eating Disorder
It’s easier to recover from most eating disorders with earlier detection. That’s just one of the many reasons why its important for families and friends to be on the lookout… Read More
What Makes Heroin so Addictive
Public health officials and lawmakers alike seem to agree on something: the United States is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Part of this American drug crisis is heroin… Read More
How to Prevent Substance Abuse
Recovering from substance abuse is incredibly difficult, and for many people, it is a lifelong journey. It stands to reason, then, that preventing substance abuse from ever happening would be… Read More
How to Identify Anorexia Symptoms
Are you worried that someone close to you might be struggling with anorexia nervosa, usually just called anorexia? If so, you probably want to make sure that have all the… Read More
Supporting a Loved One During Recovery
Navigating the recovery process can be difficult for both the person undergoing recovery and their loved ones. Recovery can present new physical challenges as well as emotional hurdles. Often, the… Read More
Rebuilding a Relationship After Addiction
One of the most devastating and lasting effects of addiction can be on the relationships with loved ones and those close to an addict. Spouses and family members, in particular,… Read More
