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 more waiting for their chance to enter a detox program. Heroin withdrawal isn’t quite as physically difficult as with some other drugs. However,…
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 getting treatment for PTSD can lead you down a dangerous road that can end up in substance abuse and even suicide. With anxiety and…
World Mental Health Day 2020 takes place on October 10. The purpose of world mental health day is to help educate people on what constitutes good mental health and how to deal with mental health issues. Today, over 300 million people throughout the world suffer from depression alone. This doesn’t take into account the number…
Bipolar disorder is often drastically misunderstood. It doesn’t help that news outlets often point to bipolar disorder as the cause for someone to go on a shooting rampage. In actuality, most people seeking mental health treatment with this disorder never exhibit violent tendencies. many people who seek addiction treatment, however, have an underlying mental health…
October 4-10 marks Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020. Today, more than any other time in recent history, Mental Illness Awareness Week has taken on greater importance. Recent events have thrown our country into turmoil and uncertainty. Even those who never experienced a mental health disorder are facing depression. The loss of jobs and homes due…
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. Much like other forms of depression, SAD can have you feeling low, sad, and uninterested in life. If existing mental health conditions seem to get worse…
Alcoholism can be difficult to recognize in its earlier stages. The sooner a person with alcoholism begins their recovery, the sooner they can start living a meaningful life. With that in mind, understanding who’s at risk and how to help them becomes even more important. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we strive to help young…
Your post-treatment support network matters. A good alumni program is the foundation of maintaining mental health after completing an Arizona mental health treatment program. It can provide the option for people who are already recovered to check in periodically, help others, and continue to work on their own growth and development. It makes relapse less…
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 there are places and people that can provide the help your loved one needs. Mental health treatment matters, and…
One of the ways you can get good quality help for mental health and addiction issues is through trauma-informed care. If you haven’t heard about that, it’s basically focused on making sure we have an understanding of what you’ve been through in the past. With that understanding, we can focus on the kind of treatment that…