Struggling with addiction can mean different things for different people. It can mean isolating yourself or having a tough time managing your social and professional life. No matter what your situation is, it is difficult to quit. Quitting a substance is not something you should go through alone. It is important to have a professional…
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People may turn to drugs for any number of reasons. Whether it’s because of peer pressure, curiosity, stress, mental health concerns, or another reason, using drugs often winds up having adverse effects in the long term. Many illegal drugs or legal drugs used outside a doctor’s guidance can cause addiction and worsening mental health over…
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Childhood trauma can have devastating effects on adult life. Tragically, early life stressors like violence, neglect, or substance abuse in the home often contribute to kids developing serious issues. These include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or substance abuse of their own later in life. The effects of early-life woundings can be quite far-reaching,…
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It’s an undeniable fact that alcohol is entrenched in the culture of the United States. That being said, it’s an addictive substance and causes tremendous harm to hundreds of thousands of lives each year. From damaged relationships and reduced job performance to liver disease and death due to driving under the influence, alcohol often demands…
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If you or a loved one is struggling with mental illness, substance use, or both, many questions may arise. Did the mental illness lead to substance use? Did substance use lead to or worsen a mental illness? The fact that mental illness and substance use frequently co-occur is certain. Many providers now treat substance abuse…
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Alcohol usage is pervasive across American culture. In fact, among potentially-addictive substances, alcohol is by far the most commonly used. For the majority of users, alcohol addiction never becomes an issue. But as an addictive substance, no amount of alcohol use is without risk. The dangers of alcohol abuse are wide-ranging and concern far more…
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Millions of Americans struggle with a substance abuse disorder every year—unfortunately, just a small percentage of people who need treatment access addiction treatment at a specialized facility. Many factors play a role here. One of them is that it can be hard for people to admit they have a problem that deserves intervention. Even among…
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy that seeks to alleviate the effects of trauma. Its use is meant to support the brain in processing past trauma experiences that might manifest in mental or physical ailments in the present. It is built on the premise that trauma causes lasting changes in…
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Pursuing recovery and treatment at a drug rehab center can feel overwhelming and intimidating. One way to alleviate any anxiety you might feel is to understand what to expect at a Boynton Beach drug rehab facility. Not only can this foreknowledge reduce your uncertainty, but it may also establish a better foundation for your healing…
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Intensive outpatient programs, often called IOPs, are an intermediate treatment structure between inpatient and outpatient treatment. They are used to treat mental health disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Patients attending an IOP access treatment daily and return home following treatment. This structure allows for greater flexibility as people may continue working or taking…
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