Addiction and mental health
Addiction Blog
Articles about addiction, mental health, and what recovery actually involves. Some of it is practical: what withdrawal feels like, what insurance covers, how to tell an intensive outpatient program from a partial hospitalization program. Some of it is written for the person on the outside trying to help.
Everything here is either written by a clinician on our team or checked by one before it goes out.
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How to Help an Adult Child with Drug Addiction
No parent wants to see their child struggle, especially with something as dangerous and complex as addiction. As a parent, you can feel lost,…
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How Long Does Bipolar Disorder Last?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of adults. It’s estimated that 4.4% of adults will experience this complex condition. Both…
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Can You Check Yourself into Rehab?
Admitting to yourself and others that you have a substance use disorder isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most important steps toward recovery.…
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Why Choose DBT for Anxiety?
Living with anxiety can feel debilitating at times. Some symptoms can completely rob you of peace and quality of life. Anxiety therapy options are…
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What Is Rehab Therapy? What Actually Happens in Addiction Treatment Sessions
Rehab therapy is the individual, group, and family work that fills the hours in addiction treatment. Here is what each kind is for, what approaches clinicians use, and what a week in treatment looks like.
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Understanding Trauma Therapy and How It Can Help
Trauma, which can result from a range of life events, is something that many people experience in their lives. Trauma can come from being…
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Benefits Of Inpatient Treatment For Depression And Anxiety
Depression and anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions that people are living with today. There are ways to manage them…
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When Should Someone Go to Rehab?
Whether it’s yourself or someone you’re close to, it’s not always easy to assess when casual drug or alcohol use has transitioned to a…
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What Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?
It’s estimated that more than half of those in the United States with mental health conditions aren’t receiving the treatment they need. Multiple barriers…
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How To Find The Best Depression Treatment Center
Seeking treatment for depression is an important step in reclaiming one’s quality of life. Mental health conditions, including depression, can have a profound and…
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