Alcoholism has health consequences that extend far beyond the liver. Many people understand it can cause heart disease, liver damage, high blood pressure, stroke, and some types of cancer, but many are not familiar with another consequence called “wet brain syndrome.”...
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid painkiller made from morphine (a natural chemical that is extracted from the seed pod of opium poppy plants). Heroin binds to opioid receptors in the brain and quickly delivers a short-lived surge of euphoric pleasure but at a...
Trauma can affect every aspect of your life, and seldom for the better. Healing from even the worst trauma is possible, but it takes hard work and patience. Everyone’s experience with trauma is different, so there is no single solution or “correct” approach. Several...
For some people struggling with a substance use disorder, outpatient treatment may be sufficient to help them get clean. However, those with severe or long-term addictions might need more. They often use inpatient or residential care. Some consider inpatient treatment...
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a form of behavioral therapy developed by psychologist Albert Ellis in the 1950s. REBT is an action-oriented therapy focusing on helping individuals deal with irrational beliefs by managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors...
Dual diagnosis means a doctor has determined you have a concurrent substance use disorder and mental health disorder. Also referred to as co-occurring disorders or comorbidity, almost 23 million Americans aged 18 or older struggled with a dual diagnosis in 2020,...
