Alcohol Addiction

Trauma is characterized by a distressing event that leaves lasting emotional and behavioral scars. Unfortunately, many people suffer from trauma in their childhood. Childhood trauma is also referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than 2/3rds of children…

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…