The Connection Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Drug Addiction
Individuals with mental illness are twice as likely to misuse drugs and alcohol than those without mental illness. The likelihood increases for adolescents with mental
10 Ways to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder & Drug Addiction
This time of year can be very difficult, especially for those who suffer from addiction, as holidays and moments of celebration are often considered to
Can Brain Imaging Help Beat Drug Addiction?
The word addiction itself comes from the latin phrase meaning “enslaved to” or “bound by”. Addiction is a disease of the brain that is characterized
The Importance of Peer Support Systems in Addiction Recovery
When someone enters our residential addiction treatment facility in Riverside, California, we strongly emphasize a ‘social model’ of recovery. Our treatment program is unique, in
A Brief History of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment
Throughout history, the use of illicit substances is documented as far back as the earliest of recorded human civilization. 5,000 year-old Egyptian hieroglyphs show us
Why Do I Keep Relapsing? 5 Ways To Become Stronger
If you find yourself asking this question, either for yourself, a family member, loved one, neighbor or coworker just understand that a relapse is a