Malignant Narcissism
If you spend any time on social media, you've probably seen posts about narcissism. The term is thrown around frequently to describe demanding, self-absorbed individuals, but what [...]
Detox: A First Step in Recovery
Detox is far more than just getting substances out of your system. It's the essential foundation that makes all other recovery efforts possible. Without proper detoxification, your [...]
Is Medical Detox Covered by Insurance?
For those ready to be free from addiction, financial limitations are often a barrier to accessing effective care. In fact, in one study, 96% of participants with [...]
Miley Cyrus: How Therapy and EMDR Saved Her Career
Miley Cyrus is a former Disney child actor turned famous pop star. Like anyone growing up under the public eye, the singer has dealt with her fair [...]
Record-High Suicide Rates: How Men Are at Risk
In 2022, the suicide rate in America was four times higher among men than women, and suicide was the cause of death for 49,400 individuals, making it [...]
What Medications Are Used in Medical Detox
If you have a substance abuse disorder, recovery can seem like a long and challenging process. Fortunately, there's a high success rate for those who choose to [...]
Why Medical Detox vs. Cold Turkey?
Detox is the first stage of recovery from alcohol or drug use. It's the process through which the body gets rid of the toxins responsible for causing [...]
Chronic Illness and Mental Health: A Case for Integrated Care
Chronic illnesses are health conditions that require ongoing medical care and limit a person's activities to some degree for 1 year or more. Common chronic illnesses include [...]
PTSD in Men vs. Women: The Need for Gender-Specific Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that may arise after exposure to a traumatic event, bringing with it intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness and [...]
Britney Spears: Behind the Mental Health Rumors
Many kids grow up dreaming of becoming rich and famous. For Britney Spears, stardom came with intense media scrutiny and, controversially, led to her being placed under [...]
