The dangers of self-medication are severe. Whether it’s using drugs or alcohol to cope with emotional pain, trying to treat a physical ailment without consulting a doctor, or taking illegal drugs to try and sleep, self-medication can have dire consequences. It’s especially concerning when it comes to mental health conditions like depression, as self-medication can…
Whether or not you live in the state, you may wish to consider a Florida inpatient alcohol rehab or inpatient addiction treatment program to get your life back on track. The year-round tropical climate, abundant natural beauty, and convenient access to hundreds of established treatment programs may help support your healing process. Contact one of…
Alcohol cravings are one of the most prevalent symptoms during alcohol detox and well beyond. These cravings can occur during any stage of an alcohol use disorder, appearing first as alcohol addiction is setting in and lasting even years after alcohol detox. Over time, the alcohol cravings become further apart and can disappear for months…
Hello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn Hadley with Southworth Associates. I just want to take a brief minute to thank our sponsors not only for the show but also for the upcoming event, “Perspectives: A Time For Change.” We’re just…
A glass of alcohol may not seem like a bad thing. But when drinking starts dominating your thoughts, you may have a problem. Even drinking a small amount can cause dependency, a situation in which your brain becomes reliant on the chemicals in alcohol when you drink consistently. When this happens, drinking is no longer…