Most of us have gone about our lives recognizing the different emotions of others and ourselves. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself what emotions are or how they contribute to our mental well-being? Emotions play a crucial role in our ability to understand...
You are likely familiar with crisis plans if you have received or are currently in treatment for a substance use or mental health disorder. Crisis plans, which may be acknowledged within aftercare plans, provide detailed guidelines on how to respond to crisis...
There is no question that alcohol and other drugs impair an individual’s ability to drive. Still, many people may operate a vehicle under the influence of chemical substances because they believe themselves sober or safe enough to do so. Driving under the...
While antidepressant medication and psychological counseling tend to ease depressive symptoms for many people, a certain population of people does not experience the same relief from these interventions. If you have been treated for depression but your depressive...
In 2017, SAMHSA published a report stating an annual average of 8.7 million children (age 17 or younger) in the United States live with at least one parent who has or has had substance use disorder (SUD). As genetics play a critical risk factor in the development of...
