Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Blog

Treatment for Vicodin Addiction
According to studies, hydrocodone/acetaminophen, commonly known as Vicodin, Norco or Lortab, had approximately 123.3 million prescriptions in 2014. Vicodin is a...

Treatment for Self-Harm
Unlike most other mental health disorders, there is no defined treatment for self-harm that has been studied extensively with proven clinical...

Telemedicine is Making a Breakthrough in Mental Health
Studies are showing that depression and anxiety rates are increasing among individuals in the United States and access to mental healthcare...

Symptoms and Warning Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Updated 4/18/25 Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people or one in every...

Signs, Symptoms and Causes of Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive attachment disorder also known as RAD occurs in children 9 months to 5 years of age. It is normal for...

Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Intoxication, Withdrawal and Addiction
The opioid epidemic has been ravishing through the United State of America since the 1990s and it has been worsening over...

Self-Harm: What Can I Do Next?
Seeking help for self-harm behavior is necessary however you must be willing to seek treatment and put in the effort required...

Help for Parents of Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Updated 4/24/25 As a parent, having a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) can be frustrating and disheartening, as you want...

Prescription Pill Addiction: What Can I Do Next?
Recognizing the signs for prescription pill addiction is the first step to developing the awareness that you need treatment. There are...