Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder: Summertime Blues
While many look forward to the warmer weather and longer days after a long winter, that may not be the case for everyone. A small percentage of people suffer with... Read more.
The Relationship Between PTSD and Alcohol Addiction
Approximately half of the people who suffer from a substance use disorder also have one or more mental health issues. This means that many people find themselves... Read more.
The Link Between Codependency and Alcohol Addiction
Codependency and alcohol addiction occur together commonly, making it an issue that often arises during the addiction, as well as part of the recovery process. ... Read more.
Signs of Drug Use in Teens
Teenagers are prone to experimentation. The beginning of adolescence and puberty can be stressful and confusing. Teens want to create a new, more adult version of... Read more.
The Importance of Community in Recovery: How IOP Can Help
It is often said that the opposite of addiction is connection. Especially in early recovery, a supportive community is essential for maintaining and finding joy... Read more.
What is Alcohol and Drug Detox Treatment and Why Is It So Important?
Millions of Americans and their families are affected by a substance use disorder each year. However, only about 10% of those who struggle with substance abuse receive... Read more.
Signs of Substance Abuse in College Students
There are currently about 20 million students enrolled in colleges across the United States. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration... Read more.
Dual Diagnosis in the LGBTQ+ Community
Members of the LGBTQ+ community face many challenges that have a significant impact on their physical and mental health. Discrimination faced by the LGBT+ community... Read more.
The Los Angeles Opioid Epidemic
Los Angeles, known for its glamorous Hollywood lifestyle, its pristine weather, and its gorgeous cliffside beaches sadly have a growing presence within the opioid... Read more.
How to Confront a Drug Addict
People that achieve long-term abstinence do it without luxurious treatment facilities. From a Loved ones perspective, one needs to invoke a need to change in order... Read more.