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Benzo Detox: Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment
If you have been prescribed benzodiazepines for a long time or suspect you’ve developed an addiction, you may be looking for ways to stop using them. A medical benzo detox allows people to taper their benzodiazepine usage in a safe, controlled setting. What Are...
Struggling with Depression During Happiness Happens Month
For some people, August has been synonymous with Happiness Happens Month. Each year, members of the Society of Happy People gather to celebrate the unique ways to be happy. However, if you're finding that you're not as happy as you used to be, you can find support...
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers for Co-Occurring Disorders
Individuals who battle addiction and mental illness in tandem may have heard about dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis treatment centers help people recover from co-occurring disorders. By addressing both conditions during rehab treatment, long-term sobriety and...
Effective Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Of all the mental illnesses in the United States, anxiety disorders are the most common, affecting over 40 million adults every year. That’s the equivalent of almost one in five people. Such a widespread issue demands ample attention, and thankfully, effective...
Minority Mental Health Month: 5 Things to Know
July is dedicated to raising awareness of the mental health disparities between Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities compared to the non-Hispanic, white population. Also known as the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health...
Heroin Side Effects: What They Look Like and Where to Get Help
Coping with heroin side effects isn't a task that should be handled alone. Over one million people in the U.S are currently receiving professional treatment for opioid addiction. And while that may sound like a significant number, the opioid crisis still affects...
Is Detoxing From Alcohol Deadly? Know the Risks
When someone decides to seek treatment for alcohol addiction, they might hear intimidating rumors about detox. The threat of severe withdrawal symptoms could even make them hesitate to get the help they need. No one should be afraid to get help, but one thing is...
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Q&A
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? The term appears frequently when people research treatment options for various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. But what does it mean? To those unfamiliar with different...
How a Florida Rehab Can Help with Mental Health & Addiction
The toll that a drug and alcohol addiction can take on someone’s life can be extreme. Unfortunately, many people who live with an addiction end up having problems with their job, relationships, and mental health. On top of this, thousands of people lose their lives...
Benefits of Inpatient Treatment for Addiction & Mental Health
In speaking about addiction, a common refrain is to ask for help. But where? And what do you ask for, exactly? Getting sober doesn't come with an instruction manual, so it can be hard to know what you're supposed to do to get better. So to help you make the best...
