Drug Addiction

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.…

First responders are the people on the frontline of life’s challenges. They are the ones who show up first to fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. Emergency responders routinely arrive first on the scene in some of the most dangerous and stressful events most people will only experience a few…