No matter how many times we fall, we must get back up. For many, this was a challenging year. Most…
A new study indicates that the opioid crisis in the US is deepening because of a new threat — the…
Life is full of ebbs and flows and we are generally able to ride the tide and stay afloat. Unless…
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. In the simplest terms, an EMDR therapist helps adults and children address the…
As we work together as a society to help stop the spread of coronavirus, it is important to ensure that,…
Another wonderful testimonial! Thank you, “I started working with Nancy in my search for a way to cope with a…
Hi, my name is Nancy Hilsenrath and I’m a treatment placement specialist with Acadia healthcare. Acadia healthcare is the largest…
If you get involved in any legal situation that implicates your mental health, you may be ordered to undergo court…
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is a form of psychological “first aid,” designed to assist in the processing of exposure to…
Fitness for duty evaluations are a key legal tool for employers to determine whether an employee or prospective employee can…
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR): in the simplest terms, EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that helps people to address…
A derivative of opium poppies, heroin is highly addictive, no matter the method of intake. Because the chemicals in heroin…
Although sometimes perceived as non-addictive, marijuana contains chemicals which can produce effects leading to increased use, addiction and dependency in…
Nicotine is the physically addictive compound found in cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff. It is also present in…
For those struggling with or trying to overcome from an addiction, whether it be to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or gambling…
Are you or is someone you know addicted to opioids? Are you unsure if you or someone you know has…
Alcohol addiction is a common affliction affecting more than 15 million people in the United States. However, less than 8%…
There are two general categories of gambling disorders. The first, known as gambling addiction, compulsive gambling, or pathological gambling, is…
It seems that every day the headlines are filled with stories about opioid addiction. The current opioid crisis has swept…
Video game addiction is a recognized disorder that can be addressed by treatment. It is increasingly widely recognized, with “gaming…
