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Chips, cookies and other refined carbs are a bit like drugs and alcohol in that they offer a quick-hit of feel good chemicals, but…
People battling addiction are more than twice as likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. If…
You know your spouse, child or parent better than the average person. After all, you’re familiar with their mannerisms, passions, work ethic and temperament. This…
When you’re faced with the prospect of social situation, you can’t stop an unbreakable shiver running up your spine. Anxiety continues to cast a shadow…
The brain is an amazing part of the body. It controls your movements, your emotions, the functions of each of your systems, and all your…
If you’re struggling with your mental health, many important aspects of your life can feel unbalanced. You may find it difficult to get out of…
According to Greek mythology, Sisyphus, King of Corinth, tricked Zeus and cheated death more than once. This angered Zeus so much that he banished Sisyphus…
You thought the trauma of your accident, sexual abuse or military tour was over – until it wasn’t. One minute you’re enjoying a nice evening…
From extended hours and client calls on the weekends to unreasonable deadlines and conflicts with colleagues, work can add a lot of stress to your…
There’s a scene in the 1997 film, Good Will Hunting, where Sean Maguire (played by the late Robin Williams) admits to Will (played by Matt…
Suffering from depression is like viewing the world through a gray lens. As you go through your daily routine, everything seems darker. Work is less…
Drinking and drug use are similar to smoking in that there are secondhand effects that affect those around you. Every time you drink, your children…
On September 27, 2018, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when…
The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones and celebrate with food, drink and gifts. What could be wrong with that? Actually,…
It’s hard to embrace life when you can barely get out of bed in the morning. And yet that’s exactly how seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…
It’s an undisputed fact that alcohol can boost your mood. After a few sips of a nice Chardonnay or glass of Scotch, you can…
Feelings of anxiety, stress and depression can take over your life quickly. It’s easy—and common—to numb those feelings by self-medicating with drugs or alcohol….
Panic attacks feel real because they are real. Your heart really is racing. You’re sweating and short of breath. You may even feel faint….
Panic attacks are terrifying. Your heart is racing and you feel like you can’t breathe. Even if you know you’re not going to die, it…
More than 1 in 7 Americans will experience posttraumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives. While PTSD is often caused by violent…
We all have stress in our lives—and work stress tends to be some of the worst. For one thing, it’s where we spend a huge…
“I’ll have a drink to take the edge off.” You hear people say that all the time, because it’s true, right? With that first sip…
It wasn’t until 1984 that a name was first given to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It’s defined as a seasonal pattern of major depressive…
Whether it’s related to your job performance or not, losing your job can be a real punch in the gut. The emotions that follow…
Johnny Manziel: The first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy and the 22nd pick in the 2014 NFL draft with a short-lived gig as…
Sometimes, it’s hard to know what came first—the addiction or the mental health struggle like depression or anxiety. That’s because depression, for example, can lead…
A few drinks may seem like a good way to relieve a gnawing sense of anxiety or depression. But the truth is that alcohol always…
Every day we read reports about another man being accused of sexual assault. What we don’t hear that much about are the many ways that…
If you have untreated bipolar disorder, you’d probably do anything to escape the crushing depression that can follow a manic episode. Painkillers, which produce feelings…
“Just stop drinking.” Have you heard that before? As if the act were as simple as deciding to take a shower or eat a sandwich…
One of the most commonly cited reasons for abusing drugs or alcohol is that it makes us feel good. Unfortunately, this is also what leads…
Deep, overwhelming sadness or hopelessness is normal when experiencing any type of loss. Moving on from your old way of life is no different. In…
In our last blog post we discussed why our focus on family education makes our drug addiction treatment program more effective. Today we’re going to…
As with sleep disturbances, depression can contribute to irritability, impulsive behavior, and poor judgment. For nearly three decades, serotonin has been recognized as the neurotransmitter…
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