by Kacy Silverstein | Jan 8, 2019 | Addiction Treatment Planning, Blog, For Families, Resources
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Planning: 5 Tips An estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If...
by Kacy Silverstein | Mar 19, 2018 | Addiction Treatment for Teens, Blog, For Families
By: Heather R. Hayes, M.Ed., LPC, CAI, CIP Too often, parents don’t learn about their teen’s drug addiction until they are squarely in the middle of a crisis. By then, it’s a mad scramble to manage the symptoms of the substance abuse, whether it’s the aftermath of an...
by admin | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog, For Families
Personality disorders affect behavior and thinking by impairing one’s ability to perceive or relate to situations or to people. Without treatment, personality disorders make it very difficult to make and maintain relationships in areas such as school, work, and even...
by admin | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog, For Families
Opiates have a long history throughout the world as means to relieve chronic pain. Opiates come in many forms, most of which are doctor-prescribed medications. These include oxycodone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. These medications may be used to help control pain...
by admin | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog, For Families
Mood disorder treatment helps those who suffer from bipolar disorder, depression, or other mood disorders find the treatment and support they need to take back control of their lives. Mood disorders involve more than emotional imbalances or disturbances. They also...
by admin | Sep 29, 2016 | Blog, For Families
What is Mental Illness? Mental illness is not as uncommon as many people believe. Mental disorders impact a number of people and their loved ones every day with an estimated 54 million Americans suffering some form of mental disorder each year. Mental illness is not,...
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