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Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, TreatmentIf you suffer from depression you already know how delicate and vulnerable our mental health really is. One day we may be functioning well, and the next day we find ourselves in a very dark place. What’s worse, we just can’t seem to shake…

When Divorce Causes a Nervous Breakdown
Mental HealthDivorce is among the most stressful life events a person might ever endure. Going through a divorce can trigger intense stress and anxiety that can adversely affect every facet of your life. In the event of a very contentious divorce, it can…

Why am I Feeling Overwhelmed All the Time?
Mental HealthHow often in life do we feel totally overwhelmed with all the demands on us? Stress can pile up fast when we experience these difficult chapters, finding us drowning in a sea of anxiety. If you are feeling overwhelmed all the time, these handy…

Why is My Depression Getting Worse?
Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthMaybe you’ve been struggling with depression for a while now. With help from a mental health professional, you’ve been prescribed the routine treatment of antidepressants and therapy. So then, “Why is my depression getting worse,” you…

Why Is My Depression Not Getting Better?
Depression, Mental HealthYou’ve spent yet another day in the dumps, as depression maintains its tight grip on you. It’s pretty disheartening to see no real improvement, even after trialing two or three different antidepressants by now. But here you are, wondering,…

Cocaine Addiction Signs
AddictionIt’s easy to see the allure of cocaine. Who wouldn’t want to feel more energetic, alert, and confident? Once you ingest cocaine, the brain is flooded with dopamine, which is what makes you feel so good.
The problem is that cocaine is…

Can Alcohol Cause Depression Relapse
Addiction, Alcohol, Mental HealthIf you have ever dealt with a bout of depression, you know how hard it is to overcome. Depression can latch on and persist for months, affecting every facet of your life. Someone recovering from depression may mistakenly believe it is okay to…

LifeSync Malibu Announces New Residential Mental Health Treatment Facility
Mental Health, TreatmentLifeSync Malibu announces a new Residential Mental Health Treatment program and facility. The new mental health treatment facility in Malibu offers residential inpatient treatment for individuals suffering from a broad range of mental health…

Pancreatitis From Alcohol
Addiction, Alcohol, TreatmentInflammation of the pancreatic, or pancreatitis, has several causes. Of these, the two leading causes are pancreatitis from alcohol abuse and gallstones. Whether the condition is chronic or acute, pancreatitis is a serious condition that can…

Is Valium a Narcotic?
Addiction, BenzodiazepinesIs Valium a Controlled Substance?
When the benzodiazepine Valium was first introduced in 1963, it was hailed as a much safer alternative to barbiturates. Treatment of anxiety disorder and other conditions with barbiturates had been plagued…

Functional Alcoholic: Meaning, Signs & Symptoms
Addiction, Alcohol, RecoveryIt can come as a shock to learn that someone you know as a responsible, hard-working person is in reality an alcoholic. It surprises us because we assume that alcoholics are sloppy, disheveled, and often unemployed. A functional alcoholic, though,…

Pain Killer Abuse After Prescription
UncategorizedDoctors routinely prescribe painkillers to help manage pain after a patient has surgery or sustains an injury. These drugs are highly addictive and prone to abuse. Some people who simply follow the prescribed dosing schedule may soon find…

Addiction Doctors Near Me in Malibu
Addiction, Recovery, TreatmentFinding the Best Addiction Medicine Physicians
You’ve made the life-altering decision to seek out treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. Now that you are ready for treatment, you will probably start your search for rehab on Google. You…

Self Sabotage in Recovery
Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, Relapse, TreatmentWhy would someone who has worked so hard to get sober and turn their life around throw it all away? It truly defies reason. But self-sabotage in recovery is a very common occurrence. Let’s explore the ways we self-sabotage, and how to prevent…
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- The Combination of Alcohol with Other DepressantsSeptember 18, 2023 - 10:37 pm
- Major Depressive Disorder TreatmentSeptember 5, 2023 - 8:51 pm
- When Divorce Causes a Nervous BreakdownAugust 18, 2023 - 8:05 pm
- Why am I Feeling Overwhelmed All the Time?July 20, 2023 - 5:17 pm