Can Antidepressants Cause Lack of Motivation? What To Know
Quick answer: SSRIs can cause emotional blunting — including reduced motivation and apathy — in an estimated 40–60% of people who take them. These effects are often [...]
CBT Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an increasingly common short-term option for treating and managing mental health conditions. When you're navigating challenges with your mental health or a [...]
How Much Does Rehab Cost?
So, how much does alcohol and drug rehab cost? This guide will help you understand what you can expect when you're ready to start recovering from your [...]
Sunlight Recovery Response to COVID-19
During this turbulent time, we want to first take a moment to remember all those most affected by this crisis, from patients and families to the healthcare [...]
Group Therapy: Helping Others, Healing Yourself
Admitting that you have an addiction is incredibly difficult. You may feel like you are the only one in the world struggling with it, and that if [...]
How Convenience Culture Can Fuel Addiction
Updated August 17, 2023 Despite the tremendous stigma attached to addiction in the United States, substance abuse has skyrocketed due to the increasing ease with which drugs [...]
When Medication Doesn’t Work: Hope for Healing Your Mental Illness
Learn how to manage a treatment-resistant condition that doesn't improve with medication, and find tips on creating a lifestyle that supports mental health. Mental illness is a [...]
Self-Defeating Thoughts: How Your Mind Is Keeping You Addicted
Happiness comes from within. What we think of ourselves shines through in all our actions. Being negative and possessing self-hatred can limit the quality of lives we [...]
How to Spot a Drug Addiction in Your Child
If your child is acting out of the ordinary, you may be wondering what’s going on and how you can help. If you think your child may [...]
Is Detox Necessary for Alcoholics?
While many of the more common perceptions regarding drugs indicate the need for detox, most are unaware as to whether or not similar medical treatment is required [...]
