Gaslighting is a manipulative psychological tactic where a person tries to make someone doubt their own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. The term comes from a 1938 play titled "Gas Light," written by British playwright Patrick Hamilton and later adapted into a 1944 version starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. In the play, a husband engages [...]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most often associated with military veterans, but this serious mental health condition can develop in any person who has experienced a traumatic event. Many people with PTSD turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate their symptoms, which can lead to the development of a co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD). If [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 2.8% of U.S. adults suffered from bipolar disorder in the past year. An estimated 82.9% of these individuals were considered to be seriously impaired, which is the highest impairment percentage of all mood disorder types. For some individuals with bipolar disorder, mood swings can lead [...]
Watching a parent, child, friend, or other loved one struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction is like standing at the edge of a turbulent ocean. The ebb and flow of their battles mirrors the relentless push and pull of the tides—leaving you feeling overwhelmed by the ceaseless cycle. When your loved one refuses to [...]
National Recovery Month is an annual observance held in the United States every September. First celebrated in 1989, its purpose is to increase understanding of substance use disorders, celebrate individuals who are in recovery, and promote the benefits of treatment. National Recovery Month aims to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health issues, while [...]
Addiction doesn't exist in isolation. It frequently shares a close bond with other mental health disorders, leading to what professionals refer to as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnoses. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 37.9% of people with substance use disorders also have a co-occurring mental illness. This means that 7.7 million adults [...]
f you're used to relying on drugs or alcohol as a social lubricant, the thought of dating while sober might seem a bit overwhelming. There's no need to resign yourself to spending the rest of your life alone, however. Sober dating might take some getting used to, but finding your special someone is actually much [...]
"Creativity is the ability to look at the ordinary and see the extraordinary." ~ Dewitt Jones Recovery is a time of new beginnings. As you break free from the burden of substance abuse, the world around you will start to seem more vibrant and full of possibilities. Take advantage of your newfound freedom by exploring [...]
Residential Addiction Treatment Can Help You Get Your Life Back Sarah, an aspiring social worker with dreams of helping at-risk children, found herself living in a makeshift tent under a highway overpass. Newly divorced due to her drug addiction, she had exhausted all her resources and faced the harsh reality of homelessness. The bitter cold [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 19.1% of U.S. adults suffer from diagnosed anxiety disorders, including women 23.4% of women and 14.3% of men. Many of these people are self-medicating the symptoms of anxiety with drugs and alcohol, which increases their risk of developing a co-occurring substance use disorder. Why the Symptoms of [...]
