Drug Addiction

Most people struggle to fall or stay asleep from time to time. Irregular work schedules, too much caffeine, anxiety, and other things can keep us up at night when all we want to do is go to sleep. Studies suggest that as many as 1 in 4 people in the…

High-functioning depression, also known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD) or dysthymia, is a form of depression that is less severe than major depressive disorder (MDD) but lasts for a longer period of time. People living with high-functioning depression often appear to function normally in their daily lives but struggle internally…

Oftentimes, people drink a glass of wine or have a beer after a stressful day. While this can be normal behavior, drinking alcohol to soothe symptoms of stress or anxiety can lead an individual down a slippery slope.  Self-medication through the use of alcohol is one of the leading causes…

Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. When you have an untreated mental health condition, the symptoms can affect your daily life. This might lead you to begin numbing your symptoms with drugs and alcohol. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 15 U.S.…