Can You “Brute Force” Depression?
According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that around 5% of people globally struggle with depression. Depression is a common mental illness that impacts millions of people. Unfortunately, some people who struggle with depression, rather than seeking professional treatment to manage their symptoms, may try to “brute force,” or overcome their depression symptoms […]
How the Humanistic Approach to Addiction Treatment Impacts Societal Initiatives
Addiction is a debilitating disease that impacts many lives worldwide. Fortunately, addiction treatment offers recovering addicts the ability to overcome addiction and lead a healthier life. While not all addiction treatment centers are the same, drug rehabs that use a humanistic approach that cares for the whole person offer an effective way to help both […]
Is Baclofen Addictive?
Baclofen is a type of medication used to help relax certain muscles and relieve muscle spasms, tightness, and pain. From helping patients with multiple sclerosis to spinal injuries find relief, Baclofen offers individuals an effective way to address their muscle pain and discomfort. However, while Baclofen can help some struggling with muscle pain and discomfort, […]
Is Prednisone Addictive?
Prednisone is an effective steroid medication used to treat a range of conditions, from inflammatory disorders like arthritis to asthma, allergic reactions, and more. While prednisone is not considered addictive, like certain addictive substances like alcohol, heroin, cocaine, or other drugs, patients can develop a physical dependency on the drug. At East Coast Recovery Center, […]
What is Transfer Addiction?
Addiction is a debilitating disease, with millions of people struggling with drug addiction each year. While recovery offers patients the ability to lead healthier, happier lives, unfortunately many fall into transfer addiction. Transfer addiction occurs when an addict recovers from one addiction, but then develops a new addiction. In this article, you’ll learn more about […]
Are Mushrooms Addictive?
Research suggests that millions of people use psychedelics across the U.S. Mushrooms/ psychedelic mushrooms, otherwise known as “magic mushrooms”, are a drug that can impact your sense of perception and mood. Many people who use mushrooms experience hallucinations and distortions in their reality. While psychedelic mushrooms can help some individuals battling mental health issues, it’s […]
Can You Get Addicted to Benadryl?
Benadryl is a popular over-the-counter drug that can help relieve many common allergy and cold symptoms. While it is not common to get addicted to Benadryl, you can get addicted to Benadryl. For example, some people who use Benadryl every night as a sleep aid to fall asleep may unknowingly struggle with a Benadryl addiction. […]
What Are Hidden Signs of Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders, impacting millions of people each year. Although depression is common, this does not mean it is easy to spot whether you are struggling with depression or not. While some individuals with depression may experience common depression symptoms like feelings of sadness, other individuals may have hidden […]
Building Adventure Therapy for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder
No two recovery journeys are ever the same. Some clients in recovery may benefit from evidence-based treatment, while other clients may benefit from a mix of holistic and evidence-based treatment methods. Adventure therapy uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic therapies to help people in recovery progress on their recovery journeys. In this article, you’ll […]
Communication Activities for Family Therapy
Nearly half of Americans have a family member or close friend who’s struggled with drug addiction, according to the Pew Research Center. Drug addiction doesn’t just impact the individual struggling with addiction, it also can greatly interfere with their relationships and family dynamic. In this article, you’ll learn more about the various communication activities for […]