Trauma Recovery for First Responders and Military Personnel First responders and military personnel are some of the modern day heroes who choose to run towards emergency situations while everyone else is running away. They sacrifice, train, then dedicate and risk their lives to handling some of the most intense situations possible. It is no wonder… Continue Reading Trauma Recovery for First Responders and Military Personnel
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma, and Addiction The link between trauma and addiction can present itself as a destructive cycle. The risk of substance abuse increases as a result of trauma. It’s important to note that substance abuse also heightens the chance of being re-traumatized. Individuals abusing drugs or alcohol are less able to cope… Continue Reading Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Addiction
4 Commonly Overlooked Signs of PTSD Most people link post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to flashbacks, nightmares, and dramatic outbursts. These are easily recognizable effects of past trauma. However, PTSD can manifest in a host of other ways that are often overlooked. These lesser-known symptoms impact a person’s everyday life and range from overall mood to… Continue Reading 4 Commonly Overlooked Signs of PTSD
How Psychological Trauma Relates To Depression and Suicide When trauma, depression, and/or anxiety occur simultaneously, the results can be devastating. What is psychological trauma? Psychological trauma is an injury from a life-threatening or fearful experience that alters one’s perception. This injury causes changes in the brain and can impair cognitive functioning. Psychological trauma can include… Continue Reading How Psychological Trauma Relates To Depression and Suicide
Can your parents addictions still be impacting your mental health years later as an adult? Simply put, Yes most definitely. Let’s take a look at what some of the more common ways this can show up in your life can be. Children of alcoholics and addicts often experience chaos, inconsistency, volatility, and unreliability. They may… Continue Reading How Your Parents Addictions Could Be Impacting Your Mental Health Years Later As An Adult
The Link Between Anxiety and Addiction Anxiety contains a wide range of symptoms and conditions, and it affects millions of people across the world. When confronting anxiety in tandem with addiction, it is important to grasp the full scope of anxiety and how it’s linked to substance abuse. For most people, the concept of… Continue Reading The Link Between Anxiety and Addiction
Alcohol and the Brain It is well-known that excessive consumption of alcohol has an adverse impact on the liver, heart and digestive system. It is important to note, the effects of alcohol on the brain are also serious. It can result in structural damage, cognitive deficits and changes in mental health status. Alcohol blocks chemical… Continue Reading Alcohol and Mental Health Effects
Kids and Alcohol: You Can Make a Difference Kids navigate the maze of life by using two “stars” or guideposts. Their world is split roughly in half by the influence of both parents and peers. The more power of influence you have as a parent, the less peers will have and vice versa. In a… Continue Reading Kids and Alcohol: You Can Make A Difference
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as “a treatable, chronic medical disease,” explaining that “people with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.” Many addiction professionals regard the loss of control over substance use as an important aspect of the disease. While many people… Continue Reading Understanding the Enabling of Addictive Behavior
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of anguish for many Americans. Lockdowns and social distancing can make people feel isolated and lonely, increasing stress and anxiety. More than 460,000 Americans have now died from the disease. As we reported previously on this blog, the number of people reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression… Continue Reading Why COVID-19 is Taking a Heavy Toll on the Mental Health of People in States With Large Rural Areas
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