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Dual Diagnosis
January 15, 20268 min read

Understanding Dual Diagnosis: When Mental Health Meets Addiction

Learn about the complex relationship between mental health disorders and substance use, and why integrated treatment is essential for lasting recovery.

Dr. Terry VaughanRead Article
Schizophrenia
January 8, 20266 min read

Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: New Approaches and Hope

When standard treatments fall short, specialized approaches can make all the difference. Explore the latest in managing treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

Dr. Julia SummersRead Article
Family Support
January 1, 20267 min read

Supporting a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder

Practical guidance for family members navigating the challenges of supporting someone with bipolar disorder while maintaining their own wellbeing.

Deb ElliottRead Article
Family Support
December 20, 20255 min read

The Role of Family in Recovery

Family involvement can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Learn how family counseling strengthens recovery and rebuilds relationships.

Deb ElliottRead Article
Trauma
December 12, 20259 min read

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Mental Health

Trauma affects the brain, body, and behavior in ways that often overlap with other mental health conditions. Understanding the connection is the first step to healing.

Eric EricksonRead Article
Treatment
December 5, 20256 min read

Medication Management: Finding the Right Balance

How psychiatric medication management works, what to expect during the process, and why patience and collaboration with your care team matter.

Dr. Terry VaughanRead Article
Family Support
January 1, 20243 min read

Addiction and Your Family: How Does Your Use Impact Them?

Your drug use is your problem. No one understands why you use or what’s going through your mind. Why should you care about making a change and stopping? Addiction and your family have a secure link....

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Trauma
December 22, 20233 min read

Addiction-Related Trauma: When Trauma Leads to Addiction

Trauma comes in all different forms. It impacts people from all walks of life. When it happens, no matter the circumstances, it changes the way we think, how we see the world, and function within...

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Wellness
December 12, 20234 min read

Addressing High-Functioning Depression

Those who have struggled with depression may not appear to have any problems out of the ordinary from an outsider’s perspective. People dealing with depression who seem “normal” may be in a stage of...

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Recovery
December 2, 20233 min read

Alcoholism and Loneliness

Alcohol addiction affects more than 14 million adults worldwide. We know that addiction is a medical condition that often requires both medical and psychological intervention. We also know that it...

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Recovery
November 22, 20234 min read

Am I an Alcoholic?

Alcohol is a confusing type of drug. Some people can drink without developing an addiction. It can seem normal to drink alcohol and socially acceptable. Even in situations where you may not drink a...

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Treatment
November 12, 20233 min read

Anxiety Treatment During COVID-19

Recently, stock market fluctuations, national-level quarantines, and lost work have led to many people experiencing more anxiety than ever. The imposed isolation in several cities also makes it...

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Treatment
November 2, 20234 min read

Benefits of a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program

Medication-assisted treatment (or MAT) has been approved to help fight opioid and alcohol addictions. The benefits of a MAT program are many, the most important being that it helps improve the...

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Recovery
October 23, 20234 min read

Benefits of Cocaine Addiction Treatment

Looking for a cocaine addiction program can be a daunting task. When you or a loved one has made the decision to seek help, you want to make sure the program is one that will help you improve your...

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Family Support
October 13, 20234 min read

Benefits of Family Counseling for Addiction & Mental Health

When addiction takes hold, its effects impact not just the individual who’s dealing with addiction but also their family and friends. While loved ones and family members may genuinely care and want...

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Treatment
October 3, 20234 min read

Benefits of Holistic Treatment Options

Holistic treatment options offer addiction recovery clients yet another choice that may better suit their recovery. Every individual is a combination of complicated parts that have added to where...

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Treatment
September 23, 20233 min read

Choosing One of the Best Rehab Centers in Prescott

If you’re searching for the best rehab centers in Prescott, you’re likely debating entering treatment for drug or alcohol use. We understand how hard it can be to reach out for help, and we...

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Trauma
September 13, 20234 min read

Childhood Trauma and Addiction

If you’ve experienced trauma in your childhood and you’re struggling with addiction as an adult, that’s not surprising. Childhood trauma and addiction are linked in many ways because addiction is...

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Treatment
September 3, 20232 min read

Clozapine: A Gold Standard Approach in Schizophrenia Treatment at Viewpoint – A Leading Residential Treatment Center for Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizoaffective disorder, a complex mental health condition that shares features of schizophrenia and mood disorders, presents unique challenges in treatment. Among various medications, Clozapine...

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Recovery
August 24, 20234 min read

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

Commonly abused prescription drugs are often as dangerous as “street” substances, yet they’re widely available. A drug that’s safe or essential to take when you have a particular condition can...

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Trauma
August 14, 20233 min read

Dangers of Self-Medication for Trauma

Healing from trauma is an extremely complicated process. Forgetting about it doesn’t work. Directing your attention elsewhere doesn’t work. Drinking and drugs might provide temporary relief, but...

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Recovery
August 4, 20234 min read

Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC: Risks, Addiction, and Marijuana Psychosis

Welcome to our latest blog, where we dive deep into the world of cannabinoids, focusing on Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC. As we explore the psychoactive effects, addiction potential, and health risks...

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Wellness
July 25, 20234 min read

Depression and Anxiety

Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? It is not uncommon for these two mental health conditions to occur at the same time. In nearly all situations, there are steps you can take to see...

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Treatment
July 15, 20234 min read

Depression Treatment During COVID-19

Some portions of the nation’s population thrive on social isolation. They work from home. They homeschool their children, and they’re satisfied having little contact with people outside their own...

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Treatment
July 5, 20234 min read

Does Clozapine Treat Schizoaffective Disorder?

For a person struggling with schizoaffective disorder, having the right access to treatment is critical to reclaiming health and building stability. Finding the right type of treatment for this...

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Dual Diagnosis
June 25, 20234 min read

Dual Diagnosis in Drug Rehab: What You Need

Dual diagnosis in drug rehab occurs when a person who uses drugs or alcohol also has a mental health disorder. The 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 9.2 million adults in the...

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Family Support
June 15, 20235 min read

Family Dynamics in Addiction Recovery

The Ties That Bind: The Good Within the Struggle When a family struggles with drug addiction and co-occurring disorders it affects the entire family, and we find not just the addict struggling but...

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Trauma
June 5, 20234 min read

Five Early Signs of PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has the tendency to get worse during times of stress. This tendency can make missing the early signs dangerous because symptoms get worse as people age. Not...

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Treatment
May 26, 20234 min read

Gender-Specific Rehab

A gender-specific rehab enables people to attend process groups with others of the same gender. These programs, which also extend to mental health treatment, allow for a few key advantages. Some...

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Wellness
May 16, 20234 min read

Helping a Loved One With Depression

Depression is a serious type of mental health disorder. Those who have it are not able to “snap out of it” or to just “be happy.” They are facing challenges they cannot control. They need help. How...

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Wellness
May 6, 20234 min read

How Does Seasonal Depression Affect You?

Depression associated with seasonal changes is known as seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It tends to affect people during the winter months when sunlight is less available....

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Wellness
April 26, 20233 min read

How to Help a Loved One With Bipolar Disorder

If you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, you know it can be an uphill battle to get them the kind of treatment they really need in order to be healthy and successful. But you aren’t alone, and...

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Trauma
April 16, 20234 min read

Knowing the Signs of Trauma Can Help You Recover Faster

The Oxford Dictionary defines trauma as a “deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” Typically, this includes the inability to cope because the trauma is so overwhelming, which leads to the need...

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Recovery
April 6, 20234 min read

Learn About Elderly Alcohol Abuse

Elderly alcohol abuse is a common problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people today. If you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are many...

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Recovery
March 27, 20234 min read

Legal Consequences of Drunk Driving

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol puts lives at risk. Drunk driving can lead to serious collisions that result in significant injuries and death. Read on to learn about the specific...

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Recovery
March 17, 20234 min read

Long Term Effects of Meth

You’ve seen the viral slideshows showing the before and after pictures of people who use meth. While it can be easy to dismiss these long term effects of meth as something that would never affect...

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Wellness
March 7, 20234 min read

Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack

You’ve heard people say they had a panic attack. Other people say they have anxiety attacks. What’s the difference in panic attack vs. anxiety attack? Which one is impacting you? Understanding...

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Recovery
February 25, 20234 min read

Understanding the Risks of Alcohol Abuse

Accepting that you have a problem with alcohol may be difficult. You may view yourself as a social drinker who likes having a good time. You may not understand why friends and family constantly nag...

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Wellness
February 15, 202317 min read

Safely Overcoming Lexapro Withdrawal: Essential Tips for a Gradual Transition

Lexapro, known generically as _escitalopram_, is a widely prescribed antidepressant primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder. This selective serotonin reuptake...

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Recovery
February 5, 20234 min read

Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol poisoning is something not many people ever think about. Yet, each year there are people who die because they over-indulged and ended up with alcohol poisoning. Often, they could have...

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Wellness
January 26, 20234 min read

Signs of Bipolar Disorder Every Loved One Should Recognize

As the “bi” in bipolar suggests, bipolar disorder manifests itself in two extremes–mania and depression. It’s these seemingly unrelated symptoms, and the fact that they can last for months, that may...

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Recovery
January 16, 20234 min read

Stages of Heroin Withdrawal

Heroin addiction is the cause of the largest number of overdose deaths in the country at the moment. Many heroin detox programs are finding themselves consistently at capacity yet there are many...

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Wellness
January 6, 20233 min read

Subtle Signs of Depression: Is Your Loved One Struggling?

Some people believe depression is pronounced. You may think a depressed person is always crying, sad, and unable to get out of bed. Sometimes, that’s true. Other times, there are subtle signs of...

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Recovery
December 27, 20224 min read

The Dangers of Binge Drinking Revealed

The risk is real. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 95,000 people die each year because of excessive drinking. That’s one in 10 adult deaths overall. And...

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Recovery
December 17, 20224 min read

The Key Warning Signs of Relapse You Can’t Avoid

How do you know if your spouse, friend, sibling, or child is about to start using drugs and alcohol again? Often, when a person works through drug and alcohol treatment, their support system is...

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Dual Diagnosis
December 7, 20223 min read

Unveiling the Connection: Marijuana-Induced Psychosis and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

In recent years, the debate surrounding the potential link between marijuana use and mental health issues, particularly schizophrenia, has gained significant attention. A groundbreaking Danish study...

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Recovery
November 27, 20224 min read

Women and Alcoholism: Knowing the Risks

When it comes to women and alcoholism, it’s not uncommon for women of all ages and backgrounds to struggle with this type of substance abuse. About 15.1 million women in the U.S. struggle with...

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