Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: February 16, 2022 Updated: February 25, 2022 Medication and therapy are the two primary methods for treating depression. Unfortunately, not everyone responds well to common antidepressants, and therapy can require time and money before the patient sees noticeable results. The lack of overwhelming success from traditional…
Stats on Teen Drug Addiction (Guest Post) – Fort Behavioral Health If you ask a teenager how many of their peers are using drugs, they might say that it seems like almost everyone is experimenting with drinking or smoking weed. If you asked a parent or teacher the same question, they might point out specific…
If you seek substance abuse or addiction treatment, you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from substance use disorder (SUD), which occurs on a spectrum from mild to severe. For individuals with severe addiction, inpatient treatment is the recommended course. However, an outpatient drug rehab program is often ideal for those with milder SUD…
Why is it that some people can drink or use drugs socially while others develop addictions? If you or someone you love is experiencing drug and alcohol dependence, you’re probably asking yourself this very question. Fortunately, the answers might help you to understand addiction and give you insights into how to free yourself from this…
Part of addiction treatment is learning the skills needed to navigate as a sober person. There are various phases of recovery. Each is important and can’t be skipped over. Addiction specialists and therapists work with you to develop an early recovery addiction plan as you begin recovery. A component of that will be focused on…
Abuse of prescription medications is prevalent in the United States today. It’s essential to be aware of the symptoms that someone you care about may be abusing pills. Unfortunately, addiction to pain pills and other medications often happens by accident. Blaming someone for their addiction never helps resolve the issue. What matters is convincing someone…
If you have ever tried to address an alcohol abuse problem with a friend or family member, you might have felt resistance or defensiveness from your loved one. The idea that you can’t help people who won’t help themselves is not true. The right approach can encourage someone with an alcohol use disorder (an addiction…
All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…
Addiction disrupts the lives of more than just the user. If your loved one is using alcohol or drugs, It is impacting your quality of life and putting them and others at risk every day. What steps can and should you take? Is there anything you can do to stop them from ruining their life?…
Here’s a common misconception. Teens are moody – if your teen is upset all of the time, it’s nothing to worry about. The fact is, many people fail to see the signs of depression in teens or young adults, and that leads to years of struggling with overall mental health. If you think your teen is…