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Empowering Support: How to Avoid Enabling Mental Health Patients
Discover effective strategies for providing meaningful support to mental health patients without enabling harmful behaviors. Educate yourself about their condition, encourage professional help, and set healthy boundaries to empower their growth.
Binge Eating Disorder 101
Binge-Eating Disorder (BED), a serious eating condition and one of many potential psychological causes of obesity, can be described as chronically overeating a large amount
International Overdose Awareness Day: Get Involved
International Overdose Awareness Day has been observed since it was founded in Australia in 2001. Overdose, both fatal and non-fatal, is one of the world’s
Ambien Is Effective, but Is It Safe?
Insomnia is a symptom rather than a disease or a stand-alone diagnosis, affecting up to 50 percent of the population. The Sleep Management Institute points
Meet Keli Karbowski, Director of Quality Assurance
Tell us a little about your background and what inspired you to pursue the career you have today I have always been interested in psychology
Drug Use and Mental Illness
A co-occurring illness, also known as a dual diagnosis, is when someone has a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental illness. According to the
Meet Bridgette Fong, Clinical Director
What brought you to the field of addiction and mental health treatment? When I was in high school, I enrolled in a psychology class as an
OCD 101: The Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder affecting around 2.3% of the population characterized by experiencing overwhelming obsessions, which lead to repetitive compulsions completed to
How to Deal With Peer Pressure as an Adult
Many people think peer pressure is something we left behind in our grade school days. But it is just as present in adulthood as in
Compulsivity vs. Impulsivity: What’s the Difference?
Impulsivity and compulsivity get a bad rap, but at their roots, they are vital to brain functions and essential for human survival. They help the
Meet Lystra Lewis, Family Therapist
Tell us a little about your background and what inspired you to pursue the career you have today. I have always worked in some capacity
Is Drug or Alcohol Rehab a Last Resort?
Despite its portrayal in the media or what common knowledge may try to dictate, drug and alcohol treatment is not just for people who have hit
What Is the Best Remedy to Fight off Depression After Consuming MDMA and Methamphetamine?
Fighting off Depression After MDMA & Methamphetamine MDMA, also called Molly and Ecstasy, is a drug that achieves its psychedelic and stimulating effects by increasing
