Is Shadow Mountain Recovery Closed?
30Jun
25Jun
Does Trauma Cause Memory Loss?
Can Traumatic Events Lead to Memory-Loss Related Issues?
Trauma can cause chemical imbalances in the brain and affect its structure and functionality. One of the various ways trauma impacts the nervous system is through memory loss. It is the brain's defense mechanism to protect against remembering or re-experiencing the traumatic event....
15Jun
Can You Take Gabapentin With Tramadol?
The Realities and Risks of Mixing Tramadol and Gabapentin
Gabapentin and tramadol are two of the most commonly used analgesics today. Even though the co-therapy of gabapentin and tramadol is medically legal, the synergistic effect of these prescription drugs makes it a candidate with addiction potential. If you suffer from severe and...
13Jun
How to Help a Loved One With an Eating Disorder
The Best Way to Offer Support to Someone Struggling With an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. Yes, all mental illnesses! This makes it crucial to talk about them openly. If you are wondering how to help a loved one with an eating disorder,...
11Jun
Does Social Media Cause Eating Disorders?
The Relationship Between Social Media and Eating Disorders
It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and it's time to talk about a major risk factor: social media. One question that has become popular in recent years is: does social media cause eating disorders? Studies suggest that people who spend over 3 hours a...
10May
Can I Lose Custody for Depression and Anxiety?
Mental Illness Effects on Custody Cases and How to Get Help
Child custody cases are always contentious and can become even harder to resolve when a parent has a mental health issue. Experiencing depression or anxiety doesn't automatically mean a parent will lose custody. Still, the New Mexico family courts may...
05May
Over 60 Alternatives to Drinking Alcohol to Relax
65 Alternatives to Alcohol Consumption that Can Help You Relax
Are you having trouble finding alternatives to drinking alcohol to relax? Grabbing a glass of wine or popping open a beer with friends after a stressful day is a go-to activity for many people. But despite the initial social bonding you...
28Apr
How to Stop Using Sex as a Coping Mechanism
Your Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Sexual relationships are a natural, often beautiful part of the human experience. But for people who carry emotional pain, including past trauma, sexual encounters can become an addiction or unhealthy way of coping with negative emotions. If that describes you or a loved one,...
19Apr
What is an Emotional Relapse?
Everything You Need to Know About Preventing an Emotional Relapse
Almost all who have struggled with drug or alcohol abuse describe the recovery journey to other recovering addicts as a never-ending process. What is an emotional relapse? While the physical addiction treatment can remove the chemicals, the negative emotions associated with...
18Apr
Why Does Meth Cause Acne?
