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Addiction can be a daunting and isolating experience, exacerbated by the stigmas attached to it. Society’s judgment and lack of understanding only make it harder for individuals to seek the help they need. In this blog, we will delve into the deep-rooted stigmas surrounding addiction … Read more
Trauma and addiction often go hand in hand, creating a complex web that can be difficult to untangle. In this blog, we will explore the deep link between trauma and addiction, delving into the origins of trauma and its intersection with substance abuse. Through case … Read more
Dual Diagnosis: The Two-Part Integrated Recovery Program If you treat one part of substance abuse, such as the physical body, then you must treat the mind at the same time. If you are a substance abuser, such as opioid drugs or alcohol (or both), when … Read more
The Rise of Opioid Abuse During the Pandemic Lockdown The last decade saw a huge rise in opioid abuse which, initially, could start from a doctor’s prescription to manage pain, based on some type of accident. For example, workers’ compensation benefits covered pain prescriptions arising … Read more
History of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In 1985, Dr. Anthony Barker and his colleagues developed the first example of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with the goal of finding a new way to treat mental disorders, such as epilepsy, chronic pain issues, motor disorders, and more, according … Read more
Which Comes First? Substance Abuse or Mental Illness There is no clear-cut answer to this question as you can start taking certain types of drugs (legal prescriptions or street illegal drugs) and this will change your thinking processes over time, moving into mental illness with … Read more
