National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, initiated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment,...
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National Suicide Prevention Month
There is no single underlying cause for suicide. Suicide often occurs when life stressors far exceed the current coping abilities of an individual who is...
Angels Baseball Star, Tyler Skaggs, Found to Have Overdosed on Opioids
“Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs had overdose on opioids fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol in his system when he was found dead in his Texas...
We Need To Stop Blaming Mass Shootings On Mental Illness
The three shootings, first in El Paso, Texas, and then in Dayton, Ohio, are the latest instances of deadly mass shootings in 2019, bringing the...
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Substance abuse in the workplace affects both employers and employees with drastic risks to safety, productivity, and reputations. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug...
3 Ways Social Media is Affecting your Mental Health
Social media is often the highlight reel of the best part of one’s life. Many of the posts and photos are staged while others are...
The Importance of Family Involvement During Recovery from Mental Health Disorders
Teenagers and adolescents are at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders. During this time period in their lives, they are going through a...
PTSD Awareness Month
The month of June is dedicated to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the general public. Initially, in 2010, the United States Senate...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment (PTSD)
Treatment for PTSD includes both medication management and psychotherapy approaches. Many individuals may have co-occurring disorders with substance abuse, and as a result, it is...
Signs, Symptoms and Warning Signs Associated with Trauma
Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shattered your sense of security, making you feel helpless in a dangerous world....