Addictions and Compulsions

A few days ago, a teenager came in for an “emergency” session at the behest of her mother. Her high school had initiated a new policy that phones were not to be present in the ... Read More

Earlier this year, a Michigan judge incarcerated three children after they refused to see their father. The children say their father is abusive, but the father claims the mother has initiated ... Read More

The Affordable Care Act, along with other recent legislation, requires insurers to allow individuals with mental health concerns the same access to treatment they grant those with physical ... Read More

Cecil, a beloved lion who was part of a study by Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Center, was found shot, skinned, and beheaded earlier this month. This week, authorities ... Read More

For people looking for help with substance abuse, there are many options with various philosophies and approaches to treatment. One option that is often overlooked is dialectical behavior ... Read More

Congratulations! You’ve made one of the best decisions you can make: asking for help. Whether you’ve decided to get help to control or moderate your use of alcohol or substances, ... Read More

“The road to recovery, however, begins with recognition.” —American Psychiatric Association How do you know if you are addicted to something? Does “addiction” lie in how the body ... Read More

For decades, anti-drug campaigns have labeled marijuana a gateway drug, telling parents that children who use the drug are more likely to later try drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine. ... Read More

Though alcoholism is common, those who struggle with addiction often feel marginalized and ashamed. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association changed criteria in the Diagnostic and ... Read More

Many people struggle with addictions in today’s stressful society. Drinking and/or using drugs, overeating, sexual compulsions, and gambling are all ways in which individuals attempt ... Read More

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as many as one in five Americans will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Of the nearly 60 million ... Read More

When finding a residential treatment center (RTC) for a loved one (or for yourself), there are crucial questions that need answers. You worry about and care for your loved one and don’t ... Read More