Substance Abuse in Older Adults
With age, illicit drug abuse tends to decrease. This is the case for several reasons—the distribution and sale of illegal substances has a demographic, that being those in their late teens to mid-twenties. Socially speaking, the culture of being young and independent plays heavily into substance abuse, being a prominent fixture of college partying or […]
Am I a Functioning Alcoholic?
Alcohol addiction takes many forms and is sometimes not as apparent as you may think. The reality of alcohol addiction is that you may not be falling over at the bar or seeing your life falling apart at home. But this doesn’t mean functioning alcoholism isn’t causing you and your life significant harm. Functioning alcoholics […]
Recognizing Cocaine Overdose Symptoms
Cocaine overdoses continue to claim the lives of tens of thousands of Americans as the years go by. The physical and psychological harm caused by cocaine use is largely incremental, deteriorating the mind and body over the course of months or years. Overdoses, in contrast, are as dangerous as they are sudden. Cocaine overdoses happen […]
Alcohol and Memory Loss
The effects of alcohol abuse should not be understated. Alcohol affects the body and the mind. It can damage the brain’s ability to store and recall information. This is why someone with a drinking problem may find it difficult to remember events, conversations, or even the names of people they once knew. Over time, alcohol […]
Effects of Cocaine on the Heart
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug that can produce intense short-term effects, including a feeling of euphoria and increased energy. However, cocaine use can also have both short and long-term consequences, especially when it comes to your heart health. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize the danger until it’s too late. The effects of cocaine on […]
3 Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic counseling approach in which a clinician acts as an interviewer to help clients change their behavior patterns. This effective technique is often used in a women’s motivational interviewing program and is accomplished primarily by the therapist expressing their acceptance of the interviewee without judgment. Contact us online or call […]
Recognizing the Stigma of Addiction
When people hear the word “addiction,” they often think of a personal failure or moral weakness. However, addiction is a medical condition and should be treated as such. Unfortunately, our society often stigmatizes those struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs), making it harder for them to seek help. Addiction in the LGBTQIA+ community is even […]
Anxiety and Marijuana
Marijuana is often treated by frequent users as a means to alleviate, even if temporarily, moderate to extreme anxiety. This connotation is popular, especially among adolescents and young adults. However, anxiety and marijuana interact in more ways than just reduction—and not always beneficially. Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders […]
Recognizing Addiction in Young Adults
Addiction is, like many other harmful habits, easy to start and hard to stop. In the case of young adults especially, the earliest stages of forming an addiction are the most vital when it comes to response and prevention. As a parent, friend, or partner of someone who you suspect may be engaging in alcohol […]
Behavioral Therapy for Addiction
Seeking treatment for addiction can be a tremendous challenge. There are so many different approaches to recovery care, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. How can you tell which approach is right for you or your loved one? Behavioral therapy is one of the commonly used methods of treating addiction and can work well […]