Sensory overload occurs when your brain gets more input from your five senses than you can process. For example, a loud party with multiple conversations, flashing lights, and music can lead to sensory overload. Anyone can experience sensory overload. However, it is more common to occur in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processingRead More
Thousands of people die from fentanyl overdoses every year. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent.” Fentanyl is used to help individuals who struggle with severe pain or those who struggle with chronic painRead More
When evaluating a drug or alcohol treatment center, the most important thing to consider is the program itself. Everybody has different needs in daily life, and everyone has different needs when getting addiction treatment. Studies have shown that inpatient treatment dramatically increases the odds of continued recovery. Which treatment facility you select should be basedRead More
The decision to seek treatment for substance abuse can be a complex process. It is absolutely the right thing to do, but that doesn’t mean it’s the easiest alternative. We may need to talk to our loved ones. We may also need to arrange for many of the items in our life to be putRead More
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex disorder with many potential signs and symptoms. However, the most common signs and symptoms of OCD are obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety. Obsessions are intrusive thoughts that a person experiences as unwanted, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors a person performs in an effort to reduce the anxiety related to theirRead More
Therapy can feel like a daunting process. You’re unpacking your most personal thoughts and emotions. Additionally, you’re working to change your patterns and heal. Except, you aren’t doing this alone. You’re doing it with a virtual stranger. In order for therapy to work, you need to feel comfortable opening up to your therapist. Collaboration inRead More
There are few experiences as cathartic and transformative as watching a movie. There’s something about the combination of images and sounds that can have a profound effect on our state of being. It’s almost as if we leave our worries at the door, sit back in our seats, and let someone else take control forRead More
You may have heard someone flippantly claim that they are addicted to the internet when they spend a lot of time online. While many people are using the phrase as an exaggeration, some people do find themselves engaging in problematic and uncontrollable behaviors related to the internet. For this issue, many treatment centers use theRead More
When taken as directed, benzodiazepines are safe and effective drugs. However, they can be addictive and dangerous when misused. Because benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants, they have the potential to be abused. According to the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, abuse of benzodiazepines is becoming a common cause for concern. Some individuals abuse theseRead More
People who aren’t familiar with mental illnesses may think of them as pure emotions. In their perception, depression is sadness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is anger, and anxiety is nervousness. Not only is this a fundamentally incorrect understanding of mental illness, but it also ignores the existence of psychosomatic symptoms. Understanding Psychosomatic Symptoms Psychosomatic symptomsRead More