The Link Between Substance Abuse and PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that occurs when a person experiences (directly or indirectly) or witnesses, a traumatic event, or series of events. People who suffer from PTSD often suffer for many years, if not an entire lifetime, after these traumatic events occur. During periods of high anxiety and stress, many […]
Side Effects of Ketamine Therapy: What to Expect
Ketamine therapy, while gaining popularity for its potential in treating mental health conditions, presents a spectrum of adverse effects. This dissociative anesthetic, used clinically in controlled settings, may lead to adverse reactions. Prolonged or frequent use may pose risks, impacting overall mental and physical well-being. As ketamine therapy evolves, understanding these potential drawbacks is vital […]
Alcoholism’s Role in Family Relationships
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What Is Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine therapy is a groundbreaking mental health treatment that employs the use of ketamine, a medication traditionally used for anesthesia. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine therapy works rapidly, often providing relief within hours. Keep reading to explore the details of ketamine therapy, examining how it works, what to expect during therapy sessions, candidate criteria, and associated […]
Ketamine and Mental Health: A New Path to Healing
Ketamine, a drug initially used as an anesthetic, has proven to be beneficial in treating mental health conditions like treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and, in some cases also, addiction. In ketamine therapy, patients receive the drug through various methods, offering a unique approach to traditional treatments. This method aims to provide relief for […]
LGBTQ+ And Addiction: Providing Trauma-Informed Care
During Pride Month, people in the LGBTQ+ community celebrate their diversity, uniqueness, and right to be who they are. It’s also a time to remember the struggles many members of this community have faced. Hate crimes and discrimination continue to be prevalent issues for LGBTQ+ individuals. This can lead to a wide range of issues, […]
Dual Diagnosis | Co-Occurring Substance Use & Mental Health Disorders
Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder (SUD), is a serious mental health condition. It makes you feel unable to stop using drugs (such as alcohol, opioids, or stimulants) despite negative consequences. Many people with SUD have co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnoses. What Is A Dual Diagnosis? A dual diagnosis occurs when someone […]
Massachusetts Dual Diagnosis Rehab Centers
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that people who have anxiety or mood disorders are twice as likely to develop drug dependence and addiction. Recovering from addiction is a challenge that can be made more difficult by not having access to the correct type of care. Having both drug abuse and mental health […]
New Hampshire Rehab Centers For Addiction Treatment
Across the United States, more than 20 million people struggle with some form of substance use disorder. In New Hampshire, drug and alcohol abuse affects the lives of thousands, risking serious consequences such as drug overdose, long-term organ damage, and death. Many people turn to drugs or alcohol to get high, self-medicate, numb, and distract […]
3 Ways Addiction Affects Your Family and Friends
You’re not the only one who’s affected by your drug abuse. It’s true that substance abuse disorder is hard to live with as the person affected by it—but it’s also hard to stand by and watch as a loved one. If you have family, children, parents, siblings, or a spouse standing by, your addiction affects […]