The Use of Internet-Based Therapy for Anxiety
Traditional forms of therapy involve meeting one-on-one with a trained counselor where a patient can discuss their problems in a safe environment. While there is no substitute for the personal touch of individual therapy in its basic form, new methods of internet-based therapy can be helpful as a supplement in certain cases. Studies on the […]
Developing Emotional Stability in Recovery
Addiction can be a product of many different factors, but for many addicts the core of their substance abuse problems stem from emotional immaturity and instability. They may create a number of different excuses for themselves regarding why they drink or use drugs but in many cases it all comes down to an inability to […]
New Ways to Identify Suicide Risk
It can be difficult to predict when patients will develop symptoms of depression that are severe enough to lead to suicidal thoughts or attempts at taking their own life. In the U.S. one person dies by suicide every 13 minutes resulting in about 38,000 deaths each year. Psychologists must take efforts to determine which patients […]
How Yoga Can Help Your Recovery
Addiction should not be treated with a one-sized-fits-all” approach. Every person is different, and every story of recovery needs to be approached with a personalized approach. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of ways to treat addiction, giving you options to find out what works for you. Yoga is one of these exciting tools that […]
Did Bulimia Play A Role In Amy Winehouse’s Death?
Singer Amy Winehouse’s struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism were well documented by the media (especially the paparazzi) during her short life. The young singer’s thin, fragile frame and sometimes puffy face were attributed to her heavy drug use and alcohol consumption. But Amy’s close friends and family, and even some of the people she […]
Sarah Hepola Draws Attention to Blackouts
Sarah Hepola has worked as a comedian, and writer for many publications, covering topics including travel, music, film, and sexuality. Currently, she works as the personal essays editor for Salon.com and “reads people’s secrets for a living.” In June of 2015, she published her memoir, Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget. In it, […]
The Effects of Prolonged Cocaine Use
Drugs like cocaine provide users with a short-lived and highly potent sense of euphoria that can quickly become addictive once the effects wear off. Addiction, however, is not the only negative effect that can come from cocaine use. Long-term use of cocaine can result in a number of physical health problems and in some cases, […]
5 Tips for Dating Again After Rehab
Most addiction experts agree that it is not a good idea to start relationships in very early recovery. Rehab is a time for self-care and reflection and dating during this time could be risky for your progress. Once you have completed a treatment program, are back on your feet, and feel more stable you might […]
Approaching A Loved One About Their Eating Disorder
One of the most difficult things a friend, partner, or family can be faced with is approaching a loved one about their eating disorder. Because this is one of the most dreaded conversations that most people simply don’t know how to start, it can be all too easy to simply keep ignoring the issue and […]
What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
The term body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD for short, may not be a widely understood condition but its effects on a person’s psychological and physical health can be devastating. The disorder was first named by a psychiatrist in 1886 and described as a “fear of deformity and painful desperation”. Today much more is known about […]