Recognizing World Bipolar Day
World Bipolar Day creates a unique opportunity to increase awareness about a debilitating condition that impacts our valued community members. This mental health awareness day takes place on March 30…
How Anxiety Triggers Can Lead to Addiction
People use substances for a number of reasons, but self-medication is one of the primary drivers of addiction. That’s why anxiety and addiction can often go hand in hand, and…
How to Control Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that affect millions of Americans. In fact, it is the most common mental illness in the United States, with approximately 40 million adults…
Can Seasonal Depression Trigger Addiction?
When the seasons change, it can cause sadness and isolation and trigger negative emotions. These feelings can add fuel to the proverbial fire if you’re currently handling a substance use…
Recognizing World Mental Health Day in October
World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed in October. The World Federation for Mental Health created this holiday in 1992, and annual events supporting this vital cause and mental health…
How To Help an Addict
It’s hard to admit to being addicted to substances. If you suspect a loved one in your life is abusing substances, you are probably wondering how to help an addict…
Most Common Mental Health Issues in Florida
Mental health disorders can be debilitating. They impact every area of your life. It is not uncommon for our therapists to uncover underlying mental health disorders in men and women…
The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse
If you are struggling with bipolar disorder, you are also at a higher risk for abusing drugs and alcohol. Because bipolar disorder means you experience extreme low periods along with…
Does Childhood Trauma Lead to Addiction?
For years, doctors have looked for connections between childhood trauma and substance abuse. It is not uncommon for those dealing with mental health disorders to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol.…
Signs of Codependency
Codependency can be a complicated component of addiction. Though it can happen in relationships where addiction is not present, it is quite common for one person to have an addiction…