Understanding the Different Types of OCD

Understanding the Different Types of OCD

2.2 million adults in the US suffer from OCD. If you’re one of these 2.2 million adults, then you know how difficult it can be to live with this illness. If you have a loved one with this disease, then you also know the toll it can take on a person’s life....
The Magic of 12 Step Programs: Why They Work

The Magic of 12 Step Programs: Why They Work

When Alcoholics Anonymous began in 1935, it had two members: the founders. Today, it has over two million and over 125,000 different types of groups, catering to every alcoholic and addict in the world. It seems like something’s working, doesn’t it? Sure, the world...

The 9 Best Natural Supplements For Depression

Depression is a widespread and continually-growing mental illness in the United States. Believe it or not, depression affects over 40 million adults worldwide. Modern medicine has shown incredible advancements in its treatment of depression through medications...
What Is Comorbidity In Addiction Treatment?

What Is Comorbidity In Addiction Treatment?

People with substance abuse or mental health disorders are at a much higher risk for developing one or more primary conditions or chronic diseases. When primary conditions simultaneously co-occur with substance use disorders, they are referred to as comorbidities....

The Benefits of Traditional Addiction Treatment

Alcoholics Anonymous is perhaps the most famous addiction recovery program ever invented. As you may know, it follows a series of 12 steps, which is why it and other programs that are based upon it are known as 12-step programs. When a person openly and honestly...

What Are Withdrawal Symptoms?

Almost every time people talk about substance abuse rehab, withdrawal symptoms are also mentioned as part of the conversation. It only makes sense that that happens, because dealing with uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms is one of the most challenging aspects of...