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With the legalization of cannabis in many areas, people all over the world are turning to cannabis as a way to relieve symptoms of pain, nausea, and anxiety.  However, cannabis

Bipolar disorder is often mis-diagnosed. In the layman’s view, the behavior of a person showing bipolar behavior often resembles a person on some sort of street drug. Bipolar is the

One of the most horrifying things that can happen in a family is death by suicide. Just like you know 911 for emergencies, you should know 988 for the emergency of

September is National Recovery Month, which has been held every September since 1989.  According to SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) website, this month is dedicated to celebrating the

Offering hope to struggling adolescents and their families, when other options have failed. As a parent, one of the most difficult jobs you have is supporting your child through the

Whether you agree with your child’s gender transition or not, how you as a parent handle this information is a critical time. Your child comes to you one day and

America has a crisis in Fentanyl related deaths. In the year of 2022, an average of 22 teens died every week from drug overdoses, and the drug being primarily Fentanyl. This statistic

One of our biggest concerns as a society, especially over the past few years, is teen mental health. Now that it’s time to head back to school, these fears are

What is psychological testing, where can you get it, and what are the reasons your child may need one? Psychological testing is a mixture of assessments and observations that help determine

No matter the age of which you get sober, pursuing interests is a big part of getting sober, and staying sober. The time spent using substances and partying is enough

Older adults often ruefully shake their heads at the many children, teens and young adults who seemingly never take their eyes off their devices. However, they may not realize the

Have you ever wondered if smoking cannabis is a healthy alternative to drinking alcohol or using a pharmaceutical drug? Wouldn’t that be the easy answer. Getting access to cannabis is

Attachment trauma: What is it? Attachment trauma refers to psychological and emotional difficulties in having healthy relationships due to the disruptive, negligent or problematic early relationships one has had from

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Those whom don’t understand addiction will tell themselves that they should disconnect from the addict in their lives. They might even fuel the stigmas around addiction. They would believe that

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be a helpful approach for managing symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD). While CBT doesn’t cure ADHD, it can provide strategies and techniques

Adolescence is a critical period in neurodevelopment. Research has indicated that the teen brain on substances will show abnormalities in brain functioning, of which often permanently change neurocognition. The longer