Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after an individual has been exposed to a traumatic event. It affects millions worldwide, leading to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. Recognizing the signs of PTSD and understanding available treatment options are crucial steps toward healing.​ Recognizing the Signs of PTSD PTSD manifests through a variety of symptoms that can be broadly categorized into four groups:​ Re-experiencing Symptoms: These include flashbacks,

By Holly M. Onorato, CPRS In my capacity as a Recovery Coach and SMART Recovery meeting facilitator, I am honored toassist hundreds of people in their recovery journey. One thing that often comes up is this: ‘I wishI had gotten sober earlier.’ The fact is, we live in a culture that is heavily reliant on alcohol as a tool to celebrate or soothethe ache of loss (and everything in between). Wine is even used in

​Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, refers to the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in an individual. This complex interplay can make diagnosis and treatment challenging, as each condition may exacerbate the symptoms of the other. Understanding dual diagnosis is crucial for effective recovery, as integrated treatment approaches are often necessary to address both disorders concurrently.​ Understanding Dual Diagnosis Individuals with dual diagnosis may experience a range

Welcome to the topic, “Is ADHD Real?” The number of people diagnosed ADHD is increased in recent years. The guidelines use to diagnose the condition changed in 2013 by the health care professionals are partly the reason why people know about it. Is It ADHD? Another issue is that kids are often misdiagnosed. Specialists have written that ADHD Does Not Exist. There’s no doubt that the symptoms of ADHD are real. But experts also show that there are

Brain Health plays an important role in Drug Addiction in Teens. What chance does a teenager have to avoid the drug tentacles reaching into every crack and crevasse of American society? Drug abuse and drug addiction are not just about street drugs traded by wicked persons to guiltless victims. Teenagers having easygoing access to any number of mind-boggling and psychoactive substances is very bad news. Muted and alarming TV ads about “Just Say No to