Learning the Difference Between Major Depression and Persistent Depressive Disorder
Both major depression and persistent depressive disorders are chronic conditions that cause debilitating stress. The stress is not typical daily stress that washes away in the next moment. It affects work and personal relationships. The key difference between major depression and persistent depressive disorder is in the intensity and duration of the event. While major depressive disorder […]
What is the Most Effective Treatment for Depression?
Being depressed can feel like you’ll never get out of your own way. However, most depression is fixable. So, if your depression is holding you back from happiness, don’t procrastinate in getting help. Most debilitating mental health disorders don’t improve on their own. However, a combination of talk therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes can turn […]
Is Kratom Addictive?
Kratom has become notably popular as a natural substance for a variety of things such as pain, anxiety, and energy. Kratom is grown in Southeast Asia from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree and is recognized for psychoactive properties. Because it’s legal and made from a plant, there’s confusion that kratom is safe. In […]
How Long is Residential Addiction Treatment?
A residential (or inpatient) addiction treatment stay is predicated on many different factors. While there is no fixed time for a substance use patient, recovery tends to be a long-term endeavor. That said, most addictions didn’t happen overnight and cannot be corrected in the same fashion. In short, a longer period of professional, inpatient care […]
Alcohol Related Seizures: Symptoms & Causes
Alcohol is a dangerous substance when used in excess. It affects many of your bodily organs including liver, heart, and brain. That said, does alcohol cause seizures? The short answer is yes! Learning the connection between the two might can be beneficial for people who drink on a regular basis, as well as those who […]
What Is the Most Common Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder is a complicated disease that encompasses a progressive pattern of substance use. SUD symptoms can vary from minor to severe, but it is treatable and preventable. However, it’s important to get help forthwith if you or a loved one is showing indications of SUD. Addiction medicine is vital for detox. At the […]
Top Obstacles to Addiction Recovery
Completing detox and residential treatment is a new beginning. A fresh start full of hope and re-entering society as a sober individual come. However, going back to your home community has its obstacles. Recognizing some of the common challenges in recovery can make all the difference in finding long-term sobriety. At the same time, you […]
How To Handle Substance Use Disorder
What to Do—if You Think a Loved One is Experiencing Addiction Addiction does not occur overnight. It’s an incremental process that simmers with family members not identifying the subtle changes that occur over time. How family members respond to these changes can make all the difference in getting your loved one help. Here are some […]
What Are Five Goals of Addiction Treatment
Over a million Americans entered substance use treatment in 2023. That’s a lot of people who have overlapping mental health disorders, which means they’re in the right place! However, many Americans end-up in rehab on a whim, or at least NOT a well-organized plan. You see, addiction is messy and not exactly business hours when […]
What Are the Four Phases of Addiction?
Addiction doesn’t happen overnight. While there are many factors that contribute to drug and alcohol abuse, most substance use treatment professionals agree that there are four phases of addiction. They include experimentation, daily use, high-risk use, and addiction. Not everyone in the first two phases will develop an addiction, but people in phases two and […]
