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When Gambling Starts Affecting Daily Life: Signs It May Be Time for Structured Outpatient Support
Gambling is often viewed as entertainment, whether it involves sports betting, casino visits, online gambling apps, or card games with friends. For many people, gambling remains occasional
What Therapy for Gambling-Related Challenges Can Look Like in Outpatient Treatment
Many people struggling with gambling-related behaviors are unsure what treatment actually involves. Some individuals assume therapy only focuses on stopping gambling, while others may feel uncertain
Balancing Recovery and Daily Responsibilities While Receiving Gambling Support
For many individuals struggling with gambling-related challenges, one of the biggest concerns about seeking treatment is how it will affect work, school, family responsibilities or daily routines
Revisiting the D.A.R.E. Program: Success or Failure?
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program was initiated in the 1980s to help curb drug use among youth through school-based programs led by
Can Marijuana Be A Gateway Drug?
The conversation around marijuana is no longer black and white. In some states, marijuana is promoted as a borderline-miraculous plant in terms of its healing
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a technology that was established in the 1980s and FDA-approved for the treatment of Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) in 2008. There
Relapse Statistics You Need to Know
Talking about relapse is hard. It can be terrifying if you or someone you know is in recovery. There’s no reason to be superstitious that
Mental Health Disparities in Minority Communities
Mental health care is a frequently under-addressed (even dismissed) matter in minority communities, especially those of Hispanic, African and Asian roots. On average, individuals within
Managing the Stress of Graduating
You just graduated! Congratulations. Maybe you’ve been celebrating everything you’ve accomplished in the last four years. Or maybe you’ve been too overwhelmed and stressed about
How Does Vivitrol Work for Alcohol and Drug Dependence?
Getting over an addiction isn’t a question of willpower, despite arguments to the contrary. While there is surely some choice involved in overcoming a substance
How to Pursue a Career in Mental Health
If you’re committed to helping people make positive changes in their lives, one, the world needs more people like you, and, two, the field of
What is Separation Anxiety in Adults?
When we talk about separation anxiety, most people assume you’re talking about a condition children experience. Some dismiss separation anxiety as a phase or a
How Long Does Heroin Stay in the Human Body?
Answering the question “how long does heroin stay in the human body?” starts with understanding the substance itself, and its effects. You may be wondering
Having the Conversation About Addiction With Your Children
Talking to children about addiction can feel uncomfortable, but it is important that kids and teens are informed about the dangers of addiction. How
Bouncing Back When You Lose Your Job
How to land on your feet after losing a job by having the right mindset, reevaluating priorities, keeping a schedule and finding meaning outside of the office., Despite the nearing end of the Coronavirus pandemic, there are still major obst
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
A partial hospitalization program is an intensive mental health treatment that provides holistic structure and support., An alternative to full-time inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are typically Monday through Friday
Hope & Healing in Divorce Support Groups
Expect to receive appropriate advice, comfort, and a space to express your emotions from a hopeful, helpful divorce support group., Divorce. The word itself carries so much weight. The experience of divorce is so common, yet it can feel so
What You Need to Know About K2
K2, or spice, is a synthetic cannabinoid that is often mistaken for marijuana. Learn about the dangerous effects of this drug., Around 2008, a new group of drugs appeared in the United States. Commonly known as K2 or spice, they are often r
Ketamine Abuse and Addiction
Ketamine has a valid medical use, but it is frequently abused due to its mind-altering effects. Learn more about ketamine abuse and the risk of addiction., Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has a legitimate medical use. However, it
The College Student Mental Health Crisis
Pressure to succeed, societal expectations and new lifestyle changes often cause mental health struggles in college students. , You may have heard about a growing trend in college students seeking help for mental health concerns. While this
How the Opioid Crisis has Affected Philadelphia
Learn how the opioid crisis has impacted Philadelphia and what is being done to solve it., You have probably heard about the national opioid crisis in the news at some point. The terms “opioid crisis” and “opioid epidemic” are used to descr
The Effects of Adderall Abuse
There has been an alarming trend of Adderall abuse among teens and adults. Learn more about the negative effects of Adderall abuse., Adderall is a popular brand of medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Wh
How to Cope with Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts are one of the most severe mental health symptoms. Here’s how to cope if you experience this
PTSD Treatment Options
Learn how post-traumatic stress disorder is treated, including therapies and medications that have the best outcomes., Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that can disrupt your entire life when left untreated. If you
