Drug Addiction

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…

People who struggle with addiction often have underlying mental health conditions that contribute to the development of their substance abuse. For example, untreated mental health symptoms can cause someone to begin self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. When someone suffers from addiction and a mental illness, this is known as having…

Mental health is deeply intertwined with every part of our lives — from relationships to self-worth, from decisions we make to how we cope with stress. For people living with personality disorders, the weight of everyday challenges can often lead to unhealthy ways of coping, including substance abuse. In fact,…

Seroquel, the brand name for quetiapine, is an atypical antipsychotic medication widely prescribed to treat a range of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). While it can be highly effective in managing psychotic symptoms and depressive episodes, questions often…