For people who struggle with an alcohol or drug addiction, checking in to a residential inpatient rehab center is often the first step toward building the foundation necessary for a lifetime of sobriety. However, choosing an inpatient rehab center can be a tricky decision if you don't know what to
Questions to Consider When Choosing an Inpatient Rehab Center
DIY Detox: More Complicated Than You Think
As Americans have more information at their fingertips than ever before, do-it-yourself guides are growing in popularity, from helping people learn to play guitar, cook fancy meals and even do their own home remodeling. While failed DIY experiments in the garden or kitchen can be shrugged off, many
The Federal Government Showing Concern About Opioid Epidemic
Recently, the U.S. government announced it was allotting $485 million for fighting the opioid epidemic, the most aggressive legislation to date aimed at fighting this growing crisis. Here’s a closer look at why leaders are taking bigger steps than ever before to fight the epidemic. The Increase in
How Stress and Anxiety Can Lead to Alcohol Addiction
Millions of people worldwide regularly drink alcohol, and with a demanding work culture combined with a $200 billion booze industry, Americans in particular like to hit the bottle. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 70% of Americans reported that they’ve
The True Impact of the Recession on Mental Health in America
As a result of high unemployment rates, loss of financial stability, and the rise of fears about terrorism, the modern American psyche of 2017 is rooted in the effects of the Great Recession era of 2008-2009. As the country continues to move forward in better economic times, researchers have been
Prince Death Reflects the Dark Side of Celebrity Patient Privacy
According to recently unsealed search warrants and affidavits, the cause and events of the Prince death incident are becoming clearer. On April 21, 2016, Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park recording studio, and his death was later found to be as a result of an
As Suicide Rates Rise, Mental Health Leaders Seek Help
In the United States, there is a suicide every 13 minutes. According to governmental statistics reports, American suicide rates increased almost 25% since 1999, currently accounting for more than 40,000 deaths each year. More alarming is that suicides are now the second-leading cause of death for
3 Hobby Ideas that Can Help You Avoid Relapse
Many people in recovery work tirelessly to avoid relapse and transform their lifestyles by constantly honing new coping mechanisms and social skills that can help them avoid destructive behavior. Finding Hobbies to Help Avoid Relapse To contrast the hard work of recovery, treatment professionals
Drug Overdose Deaths Reach an All-Time High in 2016
In 2016, over 52,000 people lost their lives to a drug overdose, and many experts expect the epidemic to get worse before it gets better. Deaths caused by overdose increased by 11% and now far outnumber the number of deaths caused by car accidents (37,757) and gun deaths (36,252). The major
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