ABHC Blog
What to Do When Anxiety Takes Over?
Content reviewed by Michael Uradnik, CEO of ABHC At some point in life, you will experience anxiety. When anxiety takes hold, it can disrupt your life and affect your sense of control, confidence and lead to physical symptoms. It can even lead to substance use in...
How to Appropriately Test for ADD/ADHD
Content reviewed by Michael Uradnik, CEO of ABHC Recognizing the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is the first sign that you might have a disorder. Since ADD/ADHD symptoms vary among each person, the...
What Is the Best Treatment for Opioid Addiction?
Content Reviewed by Michael Uradnik, ABHC CEO While opioid addiction has been around for centuries, the more recent development and marketing of highly addictive painkillers have increased opioid addiction cases. Today, opioid addiction is a global problem. Opioid...
Is Tinnitus a Permanent Condition?
Content Reviewed by Michael Uradnik, ABHC CEO Tinnitus is a common ear issue that affects as much as 25 percent of the American population. Tinnitus is a persistent ringing sound in the ears that can range from mild to severe. Other individuals may experience...
5 Signs Your Loved One Is Addicted to Substances
Content Reviewed by Michael Uradnik, ABHC CEO Detecting the severity of your loved one's substance use can be difficult. Many people can use alcohol and drugs without being addicted; however, drug use can also be a precursor to addiction. Therefore, it is essential to...
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Content Reviewed by Michael Uradnik, ABHC CEO The defining trait of bipolar disorder is the experience of mood swings between periods of extreme happiness and intense sadness. While occasional mood swings are not out of the ordinary for many, individuals that have...
Why Do I Need a SUD Assessment and What Can I Expect?
The objective of a drug and alcohol assessment is to take an in-depth look into your substance use disorder (SUD) to determine a diagnosis and options for treatment. The assessment will consider the type of substance, the amount you use and the frequency of use. The...
5 Benefits of Outpatient Care
Seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) should not be challenging. While many believe that seeking help at an inpatient treatment center is the best approach, it might not be the best approach for you. Therefore, feelings of shame, guilt, fear and doubt...
What Is Medication Management?
Proper medication management helps you address your overall health and work with your health care provider to address any challenges that could stand in your way of following a healthy regimen. Take a look at what medication management is and how it can benefit you....
How Can I Move Forward After a DUI?
Getting a DUI is an upsetting experience. Not only do you encounter stress from legal and financial ramifications, but you likely experience guilt and anxiety, too. While you have the right to discuss as much or as little as you'd like with family, friends and peers,...