America has become a country of pill poppers. Is this a harsh statement? Yes, but it’s also factual. Psychology Today ran an article in April 2011 entitled, Is Medication the Answer to Depression? It revealed that in 1996, 13 million U.S. residents were treated with antidepressants. By 2015, that number rose to 27 million. According…
If you’re an individual who has just been released from rehab, you may be feeling overwhelmed and alone. You’re once again faced with life’s battles, but this time without drugs or alcohol. Your body may be reacting in ways you don’t understand, and one of the things you may be faced with is the depression…
We’ve talked about the rise of evidence-based therapy as a means of treating substance abuse and addiction. You may have heard of another type of therapy referred to as solution-focused therapy. What is it, and can it help addicts recover? The answers might surprise you. Solution-focused therapy, also referred to as solution-focused brief therapy, is a…
When a person gets high on acid, or LSD, they go on an acid trip. You might hear it referred to as a psychedelic experience or tripping. An acid trip usually lasts for eight to twelve hours, but it can sometimes last longer. What is Acid? Acid is the street name for an age-old drug…