Group therapy is one of the many treatment options available for those struggling with their mental health. A group therapy program can be beneficial for many reasons and is excellent for reminding those struggling with mental health issues that they are not alone. If you or a loved one are interested in beginning group therapy,…
An intensive outpatient program is an addiction treatment program that allows you to still live at home, go to work, and see your family. This happens because you come onsite to a center only part of your day three to five times a week. Commonly referred to as an IOP, the intensive putpatient programs in…
There are a lot of people that are struggling with SUD or Substance Use Disorder. They now have options to help them mitigate and manage their cravings for opioids. MAT or Medicated Assisted Treatment is now available and comes in a variety of forms. These include naltrexone (Vivitrol), buprenorphine (Suboxone), or methadone. These are considered…
Did you know drinking heavily only a few times can still be a danger to you? If you tend to binge drink this can lead to alcohol poisoning. Symptoms of alcohol poisoning are confusion, nausea, vomiting, irregular breathing, unconsciousness, memory loss about events that happened earlier, and seizures. It is very important to call 911…
Meth can cause relationship problems and legal consequences. Meth releases three times the amount of dopamine that cocaine does, making it an extremely addicting drug. Meth is a slang word for methamphetamines, it is produced legally and illegally. The legal FDA brand name for the drug is Desoxyn, and it’s used to make drugs like…