self harm and addiction

According to research, “Over one year, 27% of young adolescents reported thoughts of self-harm and 15% reported at least one act of self-harm.”[1] Trauma, depression, and other mental health conditions are extremely common. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a rise in mental health conditions among young people and…

alcohol and the liver

Our health and well-being depend on our body's ability to function. Alcohol can have profound short and long-term effects on the body's organs and systems, including the liver. In fact, alcohol dependence is the leading cause of liver-related deaths in the United States. Liver health is essential to overall well-being.…

bulimia and addiction

Eating disorders and addiction often co-occur with one another. One of the most common eating disorders to co-occur with substance use disorders is known as bulimia nervosa.  According to the National Eating Disorders Association, “Bulimia nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binging and…

Can Addiction Be Cured How to Fully Recover

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease. The longer it goes untreated, the worse it will get. But what happens after you complete treatment? If you are wondering whether an addiction treatment center will cure your substance use disorder, the short answer is no. Unfortunately, because addiction is chronic, you…

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