Holiday dinners can be some of the most memorable experiences this time of the year. Those memories could be good or bad. If you are like many people who associate holiday gatherings with stress and frustration, you may be wondering how you’ll get through the next month or so. In one NAMI study, researchers found that 64% of people reported worsening symptoms in...
Read MoreKetamine is a type of dissociative drug, which means it changes the way the brain perceives what’s really happening around you. By distorting sensory perception, it can make a person feel as if they have left their body and are in a very different environment. This drug, which is similar to phencyclidine (PCP) in the way it impacts people, is dangerous, creating...
Read MoreDrug addiction treatment is an effective, proven strategy to help people stop misusing substances. Like any other type of treatment for disease, it can be hard to know what will work best for you. If you are facing addiction, you may be in a fight for your life. You need professional care that enables you to have your best chance at recovery. The following are some...
Read MoreWatching your loved one struggle day-to-day with addiction is devastating. Many family members recognize the signs of addiction and want to help but lack any real way to make their loved one get into treatment. When a simple conversation fails, and you’re unsure what will help, recognize that you’re not alone. Many family members can see how “easy” the solution to...
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