Dec 28, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Mental health statistics have always been important for medical and mental health professionals to understand and consider, but they have been even more important in 2020 for everyone to consider. It doesn’t matter if you have been diagnosed with something like...
Dec 21, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
As any addiction expert will tell you, there are profound physical, emotional, and psychological effects of alcohol. With long-term use, the effects of alcohol on the brain can change the amount of neurotransmitters in your brain, thus changing your moods and thought...
Dec 14, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
If you have started thinking about the possibility of seeking drug and alcohol treatment, it’s easy to feel like now “isn’t the right time.” There’s nothing wrong with wanting a fresh start at the beginning of the year and deciding to focus on...
Dec 11, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), nearly 8 percent of the U.S. population (over 19 million people) suffered from substance use disorders in 2019. This number will likely increase in the aftermath of 2020, a year that proved to be...
Nov 23, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Drinking while driving is a year-round threat, but it can be especially dangerous during the holidays. That’s why Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is putting on their Tie One on for Safety event from now until the end of the year. This seasonal event...
Nov 13, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Ever consider how your social media habits affect your mental health? Not surprisingly, the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, can positively or negatively influence your mental state depending on how much energy you devote to crafting a...
Nov 9, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
If you are struggling with addiction, know that you are not alone. Having an addiction to drugs and alcohol is a serious problem for countless people in the United States. In the state of Florida alone, thousands of people require treatment for a substance use...
Oct 26, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Each year, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a day for individuals to safely remove leftover prescription drugs from their homes. But for many people, the purpose of this day may be unclear. After all, why do we...
Oct 19, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
When you need mental health care, you may not be able to wait. That’s when you need a local psychiatric hospital. These mental health centers are ideal for people in need of inpatient treatment, crisis care services, and outpatient mental health services. But...