Managing mental health and addiction is no easy feat. It can be challenging to identify when one condition triggers the other in a patient. This co-occurrence of mental illness and addiction is called Dual Diagnosis. People who suffer from dual diagnosis are often misunderstood and … Read more
Addiction can be a daunting and isolating experience, exacerbated by the stigmas attached to it. Society’s judgment and lack of understanding only make it harder for individuals to seek the help they need. In this blog, we will delve into the deep-rooted stigmas surrounding addiction … Read more
Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand, creating a complex web that can be difficult to untangle. In this blog, we will explore the deep link between trauma and addiction, delving into the origins of trauma and its intersection with substance abuse. Through case … Read more
Discover the truth behind drinking alcohol while detoxing. Read our expert insights and learn why it’s crucial to avoid alcohol during detox.
Is Depression Normal? Many people will suffer a bout of depression, due to life events, such as losing a job, losing a loved one (that includes pets), or just a general sense of unhappiness when deciding what you will do with the rest of your … Read more
The Rise of Opioid Abuse During the Pandemic Lockdown The last decade saw a huge rise in opioid abuse which, initially, could start from a doctor’s prescription to manage pain, based on some type of accident. For example, workers’ compensation benefits covered pain prescriptions arising … Read more
History of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In 1985, Dr. Anthony Barker and his colleagues developed the first example of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with the goal of finding a new way to treat mental disorders, such as epilepsy, chronic pain issues, motor disorders, and more, according … Read more
Understanding Alcoholism Alcohol use disorder (AUD), sometimes addressed as alcoholism, has three levels in a medical diagnosis: mild, moderate, or severe. Even at a mild to moderate level, medical intervention is helpful in reducing or eliminating uncontrolled problematic drinking issues. For some of us, a … Read more
Alcohol addiction is not a choice. This statement might not seem groundbreaking these days, but the concept of alcoholism as a condition was a new idea in 1939 when the book Alcoholics Anonymous was published. Beating alcohol addiction is possible with the right support. 12 … Read more
Alcohol use disorder, or alcohol dependence, is among the most common addiction that people have trouble with. Not only will alcoholism wreak havoc on one’s personal life, it will also significantly impact every relationship they’re part of. Maybe the most detrimental and significant effects come … Read more
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