It’s no secret that alcohol misuse can do a number on our mental health, potentially stirring up issues like depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Studies show that alcohol misuse and mental health challenges often go hand in hand. About 20-40% of people dealing...
Choosing a drug treatment center is an important step toward addiction recovery. As you do your homework to determine which type of drug treatment center is best for you or a loved one, here are some important questions to explore: Does the treatment center have both...
All rehabs are not created equal. At any licensed drug and alcohol addiction center, you can expect a treatment program to help you detox—but there is so much more to rehab than detox. Luxury rehab offers addiction treatment programs of the highest quality, all in an...
At the root of many substance abuse problems is a trauma from the individual’s past. In some cases, the trauma originated in childhood and was so profound that the repercussions have tormented the individual well into adulthood. In other cases, the trauma was more...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in those who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Because of the associated intrusive thoughts, vivid flashbacks, and intense anxiety, people with PTSD may turn to alcohol...