More than five million Americans use cocaine each year. Close to 20% of those users will go on to develop a diagnosable problem. In some ways, cocaine addiction impacts you more than most other kinds of substance problems. For this reason, if you’re affected, a cocaine addiction treatment program is a clear necessity. At Springfield…
DetailsAdded By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: February 16, 2022 Updated: February 25, 2022 Medication and therapy are the two primary methods for treating depression. Unfortunately, not everyone responds well to common antidepressants, and therapy can require time and money before the patient sees noticeable results. The lack of overwhelming success from traditional…
DetailsPart of addiction treatment is learning the skills needed to navigate as a sober person. There are various phases of recovery. Each is important and can’t be skipped over. Addiction specialists and therapists work with you to develop an early recovery addiction plan as you begin recovery. A component of that will be focused on…
DetailsAbuse of prescription medications is prevalent in the United States today. It’s essential to be aware of the symptoms that someone you care about may be abusing pills. Unfortunately, addiction to pain pills and other medications often happens by accident. Blaming someone for their addiction never helps resolve the issue. What matters is convincing someone…
DetailsAll psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…
DetailsTeens are under more stress than ever before. The sheer weight of this pressure has also led to an increase in substance use and mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs when a person has difficulty processing an emotionally disturbing…
DetailsDespite the common depiction of a drug overdose on TV and in movies, an overdose can happen to anyone using a drug, and at any time. Whether it is your first-time user or if you have already fallen into a substance use disorder, you are at risk. There are, however, steps you can take in…
DetailsIt’s said that nearly 70% of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. Trauma can touch anyone, regardless of background, financial status, or age. For those processing traumas alone, the result can often be an overwhelming sense of helplessness that is crippling and, if left untreated, dangerous. If you or someone…
DetailsSubstance use disorder does not occur in isolation. Instead, in one way or another, it is connected to risk factors in other areas of your life. For many people, some of the most significant risk factors are family-related. However, your relatives and loved ones can also serve as crucial allies in your quest for recovery.…
DetailsMost people think of the effects of anxiety as divorced from their body’s physical health. But the truth is physical and mental health are inextricably connected. Changes to your physical health will affect your mental health, and changes to your mental health will affect your physical health. Everyone experiences anxiety occasionally, but extended bouts with…
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