Addiction, Trauma, & Toxic Relationships: Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard
The current legal proceedings between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, wherein Mr. Depp is suing his ex-wife, Ms. Heard, for defamation, have piqued the interest of people across the country the past few weeks. While we will leave the judgement against either party in the matter to the court, we cannot help but recognize the [...]What is a Psychiatric Evaluation?
If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, you may be considering therapy. You are not alone. In 2020, almost 53 million people had a mental illness. It is natural to have questions about therapy, especially: What is a psychiatric evaluation? What happens during a psych evaluation? Where to get [...]Substance Use Disorder Treatment with Tricare Insurance
Once known as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services, TRICARE insurance is a supplemental health care program for all military service members and their families. The United States Department of Defense Military Health System offers this program to: U.S. Air Force Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Commission Core U.S. Public [...]Alcohol Withdrawal and Insomnia
Getting a great night’s sleep is one of the best feelings. At the same time, spending the night tossing and turning puts you in a bad mood and starts the day off wrong. People who struggle with insomnia may think alcohol will help, but over time it leads to dependence and trouble sleeping without alcohol. […]
Alcohol Recovery With Sana Lake Recovery Center
Are you or a loved one suffering from alcohol addiction and looking to recover? Have you/they tried alcohol treatment before, but been burned by the lack of effective services? If so, then you need to learn all you can about Sana Lake Recovery Center and how we’ve helped many in your positions defeat their addiction. […]
The Opioid Crisis Response In Missouri
The state of Missouri is facing an opioid crisis of epic proportions. It is impacting the lives of communities and families tragically every day. The Department of Mental Health (DMH) has obtained two federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) to provide the following services in its opioid crisis response: [...]A Message to Our Members After the Death of Michael K. Williams
Dear anyone using substances or their loved ones, First and foremost, we want you to know that we love you no matter what, and your life has unmeasurable value. Conversations like this used to be shunned because they were viewed as a form of enabling or giving somebody permission to use drugs. We know too […]
How to Treat Alcohol Shakes
It’s been a couple of hours since your last drink, and you notice your hands shaking ever so slightly. It’s difficult for you to write or draw now. Alcohol shakes or tremors are a form of withdrawal symptoms that are best described as trembling of the hands or other body regions. Alcohol shakes can be […]
Real Residential: What Is Considered Residential Treatment?
Sure, most people have their perceptions about addiction and recovery. But these two concepts are not as straightforward, or black and white as people think. These perceptions exist thanks to addiction stigma and stereotypes around addiction and recovery. But despite the many misconceptions around what it means to struggle with addiction, recovery is far less […]
