National statistics show that there are more than seven million American women (over age 18) battling a substance use disorder today. This includes women of all different backgrounds, ages, races, and economic status. Addiction can happen to anyone, and women are equally as likely as men to develop a substance use disorder. However, it’s important […]

Did you know that the most common sleep diagnosis associated with substance addiction is insomnia? Or, that most mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, are linked to troubled sleep patterns? The problem is twofold: On one end, lack of sleep can trigger emotional and physical issues in people, and lead them to cope with […]

Schizophrenia is a serious, complex, and long-term neurological disorder. It disrupts a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions effectively, make rational decisions, interpret reality, and relate to others. For this reason, schizophrenia is often detrimental to a person’s well-being. For those suffering, it interferes with their ability to maintain relationships and take part in […]

Drug overdoses have devastated the United States, with fatal overdose deaths reaching record highs in 2021. The upsurge in fentanyl use – and, more specifically, the advent of fentanyl-laced drugs – has been the key contributor to this epidemic. Fentanyl is now being found in a terrifying amount of street drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, […]

It’s not easy being a teenager, and it’s also not easy being a parent to one. During this stage in life, teenagers are navigating physical changes, emotional rollercoasters, as well as rapid, yet remarkable changes within their brain chemistry. As such, teens are more likely to take risks, act out, resist orders, change friends, pursue […]

Dual diagnosis is a clinical condition that describes co-occurring mental health disorders suffered by an individual. When a patient presents symptoms of dual diagnosis, it means they are battling one or more mental health disorders – such as depression or anxiety – simultaneously or sequentially, often alongside a substance use disorder. Although dual diagnosis may […]

Parenting a teenager is not always easy. Due to their stage of development, teenagers are often moody, emotional, argumentative, and rebellious at times. However, these behaviors are usually temporary. If your teenager is consistently out of control, you may be unsure of what to do or how to help your teen. What Should Parents Do […]

Wilderness addiction treatment is a type of therapy program designed for teenagers struggling with substance use disorders. Wilderness therapy, also called adventure therapy, can also be used to help teens battling other mental health disorders, like depression or anxiety.  Wilderness treatment involves experiential or hands-on therapy methods, meaning teens are actively engaged in their treatment. […]

For those in early recovery, staying sober can be hard. Staying positive can be difficult, amidst difficult withdrawal symptoms and feelings of hopelessness. Staying on course can be tough as holidays get close or as old party-going friends encroach. How can you stay in recovery and navigate life sober? Whether you have just completed a […]

A drug rehab or treatment center is carefully designed to help people suffering from substance use disorders. The goal of rehab is to provide these individuals with the skills, resources, and confidence needed to manage their disorder and live a healthy life long-term. As you can imagine, the rehabilitation process takes time. In fact, we […]