Depression in America Clinical depression is at worrisome levels across the nation. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), “Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 44.3 and affects...
The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction When an individual struggles with both a mental health disorder and an addiction, dual diagnosis treatment is necessary to overcome the illness. Mental health and addiction treatment in Florida can help patients successfully overcome and...
What Is Ketamine? Ketamine, an anesthetic approved by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration), comes in both illicit and legal forms and is a drug that can be used for pain relief. There has been a growing body of science and research indicating...
How Meth Affects the Brain and Nervous System Meth is an illicit drug manufactured from harmful chemical compounds that affect your central nervous system, responsible for your brain and spinal cord functioning. When you consume meth, it produces high levels of norephedrine...
What Is a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center? A dual diagnosis treatment is a type of addiction treatment program that has created specific ways to deal with co-occurring mental health issues in their patients. These programs available at our Florida dual diagnosis treatment...
What Is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis treatment involves treatment for both an underlying mental health disorder as well as an addiction. During dual diagnosis treatment, the patient will be first treated for their co-occurring condition to form a solid foundation for recovery....
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? For many Americans experiencing a substance use disorder, it is all too common that individuals will have a coinciding condition paired with it. Whether it be a mental health condition or behavioral concern, people experiencing adverse or...
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder, commonly referred to as SAD, is a form of depression associated with the changing seasons and often occurs simultaneously each year. The disorder typically begins at the start of a season like winter, and...
Veterans and Substance Abuse Recovery from a substance use disorder does not have to be an upheaval of your entire life. You can remain living at home while in a non-residential IOP rehab, getting treatment as you rebuild your personal life and...
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders in Veterans It is hard for any civilian to understand Veterans’ experiences in their time of active duty. While many may think of the horrific scenes of war from movies, nothing compares to the real-life memories and traumas...
