Every year, tens of thousands of Americans die from drug overdoses. Illegal substances account for many of these deaths. However, the source is often a…
Roughly 30 million Americans have drinking problems that qualify them for alcohol addiction treatment. However, just a small percentage of those affected actually get that…
Stress and anxiety are common features of modern life. The average person can withstand these emotional/physical states and remain healthy within limits. However, if you…
Since the early 1990s, April has been designated in the U.S. as Stress Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to increasing public understanding of both…
Every April in the U.S. is National Alcohol Awareness Month. This nationwide event is sponsored by the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, or…
Schizophrenia is an uncommon mental illness capable of altering your basic perception of reality. However, not everyone affected by this illness develops the same kinds…
Traumatic experiences can have a seriously negative impact on your life. That impact may include the development of posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD. It may…
If you’re addicted to a medication, you need the specialized help offered by a prescription drug detox center. This is true, in large part, because…
An IOP is an intensive outpatient program. This kind of program provides much more recovery help than you’ll find in standard outpatient care. In the…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental illness marked by two types of symptoms. First, affected people develop obsessions that cause them great anxiety. In…