How Does EMDR Therapy Work?
Anxiety and depression are significant concerns for too many people. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), about 40 million Americans 18 and older have some anxiety disorder, making it the most common mental illness in the country....
Can People Fully Recover From Addiction?
Thanks to research and scientific advances, we now understand that a lack of willpower does not cause addiction. Addiction is a chronic disease, just like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease. Like these other chronic diseases, addiction is a treatable disorder. It can...
How Does Heroin Affect the Brain and Body
Derived from the seed pod of the opium poppy plant, heroin is a psychoactive, or mind-altering, substance. Heroin is an opioid that is very addictive. Heroin comes in several forms, including white or brown powder. Another form of heroin, “black tar heroin,” looks...
