Drug Addiction

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health issues that Americans struggle with. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year.[1]  While therapy and counseling can be extremely effective in helping you learn…

Methadone is known for its role in treating opioid addiction. While methadone has positive effects, it also poses a risk of abuse and addiction, which can be harmful if not addressed. What is Methadone? Methadone is a synthetic opioid commonly used for pain relief and or as an addiction medicine…

Since the 1990s, the United States has been in the midst of an escalating opioid crisis. The first wave of the opioid crisis was defined by prescription opioid abuse (primarily OxyContin). The second wave of the opioid crisis was marked by heroin. The third, and current wave, of the crisis…

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…