When it comes to life issues that are linked or tied together, people often point to mental health and substance abuse. That isn’t always the case, and it’s not true for everyone, but it’s pretty commonly seen. Generally, it happens because a mental health issue like depression or anxiety leads to trying to find ways…
People associate addiction with drug and alcohol use, but it’s more widespread. What are process addictions, for example? They are the lesser-known forms of addiction that focus more on psychological compulsion than physical dependence. If you or a loved one has a process addiction, please reach out to the center for addiction and mental health…
The idea of anorexia brings to mind many images, some of them unpleasant. Sometimes even healthy activities like exercise can be abused by someone suffering from anorexia. Using mindfulness meditation therapy can help. Other tools and techniques can help us develop a better and healthier view of usually good practices such as eating and exercise. A disorder…
Depression and drug abuse often go hand-in-hand, and you can’t treat one without the other. Many people find that they find themselves slipping into depression during bouts of drug abuse, or they feel that they cannot manage their depression successfully without drugs. Here’s what you need to know about the treatment of these two illnesses.…
What causes PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder develops if you have experienced a traumatic or life-threatening situation that triggers a “flight or fight” response. While some people never recover from a traumatic event, recovery is possible with the right treatment. PTSD causes can range from military combat and car accidents to abuse, assault, or witnessing a…
Fake marijuana. Synthetic cocaine. Synthetic opioid. It seems that just about any drug that comes from a natural source, people also create through chemistry. And the market embraces it. But what’s the real difference between synthetic opioids vs natural opioids? Are they equally addictive and dangerous? Could either one lead you down a path toward…
Parenting can be one of the most difficult tasks a person ever has. It doesn’t end when your child turns eighteen, either. We all want what is best for our children but realize that after a certain age, we can only hope the lessons we have taught stick with our children. We no longer have…
Patience is considered to be a virtue. Patience is, indeed, an attractive trait in anyone. But for anyone undergoing group therapy Portland Oregon, being patient takes on a whole new level of importance. Patience is needed with yourself just as much as it’s needed for others. If patience is something that you know you need more…
When you are facing addiction, or you know someone who is, you often realize that there are a lot of labels that get placed on people who struggle with addiction. Fortunately, it is possible to overcome those labels and the way they can make you feel. When it comes to life skills rehab Portland Oregon, the…
When you’re struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, there are plenty of areas of life that can seem overwhelming. But you don’t have to deal with all of that alone. There are ways to get help. If you’re looking for substance abuse treatment centers Portland Oregon has limited options. Fortunately, that doesn’t matter. The only…