The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Throughout the society we live in today, the stigma involving mental health treatment deters individuals from reaching out for help; mental health symptoms, if left untreated can be debilitating. Individuals...
Can Wellbutrin Be Dangerous? Wellbutrin is the common name for the antidepressant drug bupropion. Bupropion works by improving your feelings of well-being and restoring balance to chemicals in your brain. However, not everyone has the same experience with prescription...
Taking Off The Mask – Embracing Your Sober Life Living life in active addiction is like wearing a mask. No one can see who we really are. And the people we become resembles our true selves little if at all. That said, for many us, the mask was on prior to ever...
The Holiday Season and Staying Sober For those in early recovery, and for some in long term recovery, the holiday season can be a very precarious time. Alcohol is prevalent almost everywhere. For those who do not suffer from addiction, having a few drinks with friends...
Serotonin Syndrome: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies Serotonin syndrome is a potentially dangerous condition that may cause serious complications if not addressed and treated. This syndrome is most connected to certain classes of drugs that are used to treat...