An anxiety disorder can have a tremendous impact on your quality of life. Most people who have ever experienced serious social anxiety, PTSD, or panic attacks struggle to understand just how drastically these conditions can affect everyday life. However regular use of a controlled substance like benzodiazepines often comes with a host of other concerns. ...Read More

Americans are more focused on mental health than ever. We’re in a strange time in this country’s history, both culturally and emotionally. The Internet has us more connected than ever, yet many of us feel increasingly isolated.  If you think people seem angrier and more confrontational than they were just 10 years ago or so,...Read More

Controlled stimulants (amphetamines) have been prescribed for ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) since the early 1970s. However, in past decades ADHD diagnoses were not nearly as common as they are in the 2020s. As detection, diagnosis, and awareness have increased, so have the number of prescriptions for potentially addictive ADHD meds. Many mental health professionals are...Read More

It sounds peculiar to laugh and meditate at the same time, especially when the general perception of meditation is to sit quietly and be still. But a few daily lighthearted chuckles and chuffs often stimulate changes in helpful “feel good” brain chemicals such as endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. Laughing, like meditation, can reduce symptoms of...Read More

A meditation practice can help you manage a number of aspects in life. Whether you need a moment of calm in an otherwise busy day or have a deeper intention for cultivating stillness, meditating provides a safe space. When someone “practices” meditation, he or she is continually learning. It’s a never-ending journey, with many pivotal...Read More

Why Does Tanning Addiction Increase Chances of Cancer? For those that live in a cold climate or who just feel they are too pale like to go to tanning salons to have the perfect tan. According to Addiction.com, 30 million Americans use sunlamps, tanning booths, and/or sunbeds to get a tan. Indoor tanning addicts never...Read More

Visualization is a great technique for meditation, goal-setting, and recovering. Creating a vision for your recovery can help you connect to your reason for enduring the treatment process. Who Do you know who you want to be when you grow up? Many people who might be labeled grown ups still aren’t entirely sure. Don’t worry,...Read More

“Fidget spinners” are all the rage right now, being sold in the millions in every color and pattern imaginable. The small toy is becoming a phenomena but was actually designed as a tool for helping patients with ADD, attention deficit disorder, and ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, find focus and calm. Fidgeting, distraction, and stress...Read More