Residential treatment is a type of rehabilitation program for people struggling with substance abuse, mental health disorders, or a combination of the two. As its name implies, residential treatment means that clients live at the facility in which they are receiving care. Clients in residential treatment programs benefit from round-the-clock support and supervision, as well […]

Millions of people in the United States are living with a mental health disorder. Whether depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or an eating disorder, these conditions can have a substantial, detrimental impact on a person’s life and well-being. Both men and women can develop a mental health disorder, however, more women are affected than men. Additionally, women […]

America is facing a mental health crisis. Between the loss, worry, fear, isolation, and hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, families across the United States have felt an increase in anxiety, stress, and depressive disorders. This is particularly true for America’s youth, who have been forced to spend some of their most critical years […]

Mental illness is a reality for millions of Americans. Mental Health Awareness Month, honored every May in the United States, is a national movement designed to support these individuals and shed light on the reality of mental illness. In May 2022, this movement is more important than ever. We are in the midst of a […]

Communication is essential to successful parenting, but getting through to a teenager can be tough – especially when it comes to topics they don’t want to talk about. If you are worried that your teen is using drugs or hanging out with the wrong crowd, it is important to express your concerns. However, it’s also […]

In the field of addiction treatment, “continuing care” refers to the stage of treatment that follows an initial period of intensive care. It is designed to provide individuals with more support throughout their recovery – in other words, a full continuum of care. As we know, drug addiction is a chronic and lifelong disease. Much […]

Substance addiction is a chronic disease that affects a person’s mental health and behaviors. It develops after an individual has used drugs regularly, over a period of time. With consecutive use, drugs disrupt the user’s brain function and make it very difficult to quit. Because of the nature of this disease, anyone who uses drugs […]

Studies show that teenagers are highly inclined to act on impulse, engage in risky behavior, and get into fights or argue (sometimes, just for the sake of arguing). They are less likely to think before they act, and more likely to misinterpret emotions or social cues. As a parent, you may have asked, “Why is […]

When it comes to drug abuse and addiction, women have very different experiences than men. As we’ve detailed in a previous article, women are more quick to jump to high-risk behaviors (like drug abuse) than their male counterparts. Women are also more quick to develop a clinical addiction than men, and more likely to experience […]

It is easy to recognize when your child breaks a bone or comes down with the flu. For most parents, it is also easy to call the doctor or order the treatment your teen needs. However, when it comes to mental illness, it’s a bit more convoluted. It is not always apparent when a teenager […]