What is Trauma? According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is defined as “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and
The Importance of Boundaries in a System Riddled with the Disease of Addiction We often hear, “nothing changes if nothing changes.” Sometimes easier said than done in a system that is being held hostage
DBT Treatment for Addiction and Mental Health Disorders DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, has been an interesting treatment choice for individuals who suffer from addiction and mental health disorders. Marsha Linehan developed DBT primarily to
Primary Mental Health Treatment Services Beachway Therapy Center is proud to announce that we have been officially licensed, by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), to provide mental health treatment services in the state
Understanding and Overcoming the Barriers to Intimacy in Recovery There are several barriers one may find discover as they try to form healthy connections to others as they move through recovery. This can be
A Growing Threat: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults In the United States, Substance abuse among older adults has been identified as one of the fastest-growing health problems. As the baby boomers – those born
Methamphetamine Abuse in the USA The war on drugs has always been prevalent but the target of this war changes through the decades. In the 1980s crack cocaine surged on the market. Then in
How Art Therapy Can Heal Trauma and Contribute to Holistic Well-Being Artistic expression is a key part of humanity. Humans have been expressing themselves in creative ways since the beginning of time throughout every
Dual diagnosis affects millions of people in the U.S. every year. One study found that one in every four individuals with a serious mental illness also suffers from dual diagnosis. What is a dual
Ketamine's History of Addiction and its Therapeutic Effects on Depression Ketamine (street name Special K, Vitamin K, cat tranquilizers) is commonly used in veterinary medicine. It is a fast-acting anesthetic and painkiller used for
