Many treatment programs around the country that help those struggling with addiction and mental health use medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The use of medications is encouraged throughout the treatment process to help manage symptoms and reduce the chance of relapse as long as the person is using them under careful supervision and the doses are managed. […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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Aug
Aug
Addiction is a disease that feeds on low self-esteem. When you struggle with addiction, your brain convinces you that you don’t deserve better than your current situation. This facet of addiction can make it challenging to find the strength to recover. For these reasons, maintaining healthy self-esteem is crucial for recovery; ultimately helping you avoid […]
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Aug
Aug
In the world of mental health, numerous terms seem similar but actually describe different things. For the majority of individuals, these terms can be confusing, leading to misinformation and confusion. For example, two terms that often get confused are schizophrenia and schizotypal disorder. While there are some similarities, the terms describe two different disorders […]
04
Aug
Aug
Addiction is often called a “family disease” because it affects not only the person struggling but those closest to them as well. Unfortunately, because of the pain addiction often causes, many family members may choose to cut off the person struggling from their lives to protect their own well-being. This can be difficult for the […]
03
Aug
Aug
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects individuals in various ways depending on what happened to them and how they process the trauma. However, there are differences between PTSD in men and women that can make navigating recovery difficult. By learning about how PTSD affects men specifically, those that are suffering can get the help they need […]
02
Aug
Aug
American culture has placed a significant emphasis on the importance of working hard. Many individuals work Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, with little to no breaks. The weekend may seem like a break, but most people spend the time catching up on household chores such as cleaning, grocery shopping, and family time. […]
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Aug
Aug
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Jul
Jul
Maintaining sobriety for days, weeks, months, or years is a phenomenal achievement that you should be proud of. However, because addiction is a chronic disease, you will have to consistently work on your recovery throughout your life. Many people find themselves in challenging moments that result in a return to drugs and alcohol, known as […]
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Jul
Jul
When someone you care about does something that hurts you, approaching a conversation with them can be awkward and challenging to navigate. Because of your relationship with the person, you want to approach the subject with delicacy if you wish to preserve the relationship. However, it is crucial to understand that what you allow from […]
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Jul
Jul
You may have expectations of what your morning should look like, such as exercising, meditating, or even what foods you should eat. The truth is that you may suffer from anxiety if you feel like you are not carrying out your morning routine the way “experts” recommend. Maybe you frequently run out the door at […]
