Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) isn’t just about managing identities; it’s about managing daily life itself under pressure.

Bottling up your feelings may seem harmless, maybe even helpful at times. But when ignored for too long, those emotions have a way of surfacing, often when you least expect it.

When therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) isn’t sticking, it might not be because the tools are wrong; it might be because something more profound is in the way. One significant barrier in treatment is a deeply ingrained victim mindset.

You’ve probably met someone who always needs to be right, always wants attention, and never takes the blame. But what happens when that same personality starts clashing with substance abuse? This isn’t just bad behavior; it could be a psychological collision with long-term consequences.

The habits you form in your teenage years tend to follow you. Drug use is no exception. What might start as experimenting at parties or a few pills to cope with stress can shape how your brain and choices develop well into adulthood. The link between adolescent drug abuse and future behavior isn't causal; it's direct.

You see another breaking alert, disaster, division, or danger whenever you check your phone. You scroll for updates, hoping for something better, but instead, your heart races a bit faster.

If you've ever felt like traditional addiction treatment doesn't quite speak to your experience, especially if you're neurodivergent, you're not alone.

You don’t have to be using a substance to feel stuck in a cycle that’s draining your energy, control, and relationships. If you’ve ever lost hours scrolling, gambling, gaming, or glued to routines that numb your emotions, you might be facing something deeper: process addiction.

If you've ever thought, “They're just gummies, how bad could they be?” you're not alone. But the truth is, THC edibles like gummies can hit harder than people expect, sometimes turning a relaxed night into a trip to the ER.

As a parent, family member, or friend of someone in early recovery, it can be challenging to figure out the best way to support them and the right things to say and do. Educating yourself on addiction recovery, what to expect, how to prepare, and creating a safe and supportive environment are some ways to welcome a loved one home from rehab.

Holistic treatments in drug and alcohol rehab programs take a comprehensive approach to addiction recovery by treating the whole person. The holistic approach focuses on addressing not just the physical aspects of addiction but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals.

Wellbutrin, a prescription drug used in the treatment of depression and quitting smoking, can have adverse reactions when mixed with alcohol. While some people may be able to manage mild to moderate alcohol consumption, the safest approach is to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Wellbutrin.