Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that is used to improve symptoms of depression in people who have not responded to other treatments. The…
Health care professionals treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a combination of medications and…
Learning About Forgiveness When Addiction is Involved Addiction recovery is a complex process that takes time and effort. Mental health professionals use several evidence-based treatment…
When a loved one is battling a substance use disorder, it can put you in a very difficult position. You desperately want to help them…
Addiction is a loss of control over doing, using, or taking something to the point that it is harmful. It is a treatable mental health…
Addiction is a chronic disease that can cause long-lasting health problems. Achieving sustained recovery from addiction requires a multi-pronged, whole-patient approach, including detoxification, counseling and…
Addiction is not something that develops overnight. It is an insidious process that happens gradually, without being noticeable, but causing serious harm. People who are…
Recovery from alcohol or drug abuse is a highly complex treatment process and is influenced by a myriad of factors. No two individuals battling addiction…
Mental illness and substance abuse often occur together. About half of the people with substance use disorders will also have a mental illness at some…
Detoxification is one of the scariest and most challenging phases of the recovery process. Fears of withdrawal symptoms often present as barriers to treatment because…