Category: Mental Health

If you’re prescribed both Prozac and Adderall, you’re not alone — and you’re not wrong to pause and double-check before taking them together. This is one of those medication combinations where the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Can they be taken together? Yes — sometimes. Can they be dangerous? Also yes — especially […]

Trauma is a unique aspect of the human experience. It’s unifying, in some sense—everybody experiences trauma, but we do so in vastly different ways. Trauma is a kind of emergent property of being alive and changes based on our lives. It stands to reason that our commonalities, where we live, what our jobs are, and […]

The use of drugs and alcohol have a strong correlation with mental health issues. Such substances can temporarily ease the pain of some mental health disorder symptoms. But in the long run, they can worsen the symptoms and even cause new mental health problems. Substance abuse often leads to physical and psychological changes. The stabilize […]

Cocaine and anxiety go hand-in-hand. These two issues have a very interesting relationship because their connection can go both directions. Cocaine use can lead to an anxiety disorder, but conversely, anxiety can lead to self-medicating through cocaine. Often they are so interwoven that by the time an individual reaches a treatment program, it’s hard to […]

Veterans are among the most prominent groups affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Those who have experienced the duress of war are often permanently psychologically affected, and as a result, certain sounds, sights, and senses can cause a dramatic response. Understanding these triggers, as well as how to navigate them, can minimize the residual […]

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you’re probably wondering what the best course of treatment is. There are a lot of options out there, and it can be tough to know which one is right for you. Virtual addiction counseling is a relatively new and innovative approach that is gaining in […]

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a condition that follows many veterans well after their military service. Exposure to danger, loss, or any number of contributors to trauma leaves a lasting psychological effect. Unfortunately, the trauma alone is often not the end of the story because substance abuse and PTSD have a high degree of correlation. […]

The entire family suffers when one of its members is struggling with addiction. It can be difficult to cope when you see a loved one hurting themselves, and it can be just as hard to deal with your own guilt, anger, and shame. You may feel like you’re powerless to help, but there are things […]

The holidays can be a season of highs and lows for anyone, but if you are recently sober – or even several years into recovery – it can be difficult to stay clean during this time. Seeing old friends and family members can bring back emotions tied to past holidays. These memories aren’t always pleasant […]

A coping skill is a tool you use to help you overcome stressful situations that are causing you to experience intense feelings. If you had a bad day at work, you might try going to the gym right after work to take your mind off it. However, not every coping skill is inherently healthy by […]

Have you ever been looking for cold medicine in a grocery or drug store aisle? The moment you find the over-the-counter remedy for your cold, a flash of fear starts to creep into your mind. You’re worried about whether your prescription medication and the cold remedy have any dangerous interactions. It’s natural to worry about […]

You can’t help but notice a shiver running up your spine as intense feelings of anxiety begin to buckle your knees. All you wanted to do was meet some co-workers for a cup of coffee, but you weren’t expecting the self-sabotaging thoughts to be so pervasive — to the point where you actually believe you […]