Many people are surprised to learn how closely trauma, domestic violence, and substance use disorders are connected. Experiences of abuse can leave lasting effects on the brain and body, making recovery from addiction more complex.
Hydrocodone is one of the most commonly prescribed opioid medications in the United States, but its potential for misuse and dependence makes it a serious concern.
Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a powerful stimulant that significantly impacts the central nervous system. It typically appears as a bitter-tasting powder or pill and can be snorted, swallowed, injected, or smoked.
Recovery is a journey—one that's often filled with challenges, triumphs, and small victories that build up over time. It’s a path that requires persistence, self-love, and support from others, but the rewards are life-changing.
Luxury rehab centers are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to combine high-quality clinical care with comfort, privacy, and personalized attention.
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are widely accessible and often perceived as harmless due to their non-prescription status. However, misuse of these medications can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening health risks.
If you’ve recently stopped taking your allergy medication and are feeling worse—restless, itchy, or unusually anxious—you might be wondering: is this withdrawal, or are your allergies just back? The symptoms can be confusing, but there…
Some behaviors start small but can become harder to manage over time. It’s not always easy to tell when something shifts from a routine action to something more serious.
Many people assume all controlled substances are narcotics, leading to confusion about medications like Xanax. While narcotics specifically refer to opioids that relieve pain, Xanax belongs to a different class of drugs called benzodiazepines, designed…
Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT 
