Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Blog
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...
Opioid Addiction: What can I do next?
Opioid addiction is life-threatening and this addiction should be taken seriously. Most individuals continue to abuse opioids because the withdrawal effects...
New Treatment Recommendations from the APA on Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder is a widespread disorder that is affecting millions of individuals each year. Some individuals try to quit drinking...
Do I have a Marijuana Addiction?
Cannabis or marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States and is widely used among teenagers and...