Employing Spiritual Recovery from Addiction
Far too often, we think of addiction as little more than a brain disease. Although it’s true that this most certainly meets the clinical definition, it doesn’t cover the whole problem. Substance abuse affects the whole person including your health, emotions, mental state, and spirituality. For this reason, it’s vital not to overlook spiritual recovery […]
Physical and Psychological Drug Withdrawal
It’s a common misconception that all drug withdrawal is the same. In fact, did you know that there are physical and psychological addictions? Each requires its own set of treatments for a lasting recovery. At Soledad House, we offer drug addiction treatment in California for women. Drug Withdrawal Associated with a Physical Addiction Most everyone […]
Trauma Therapy
Millions of people struggle with unresolved trauma, which leads to various issues in their lives. Some of them grapple with depression and anxiety, while others turn to drug and alcohol abuse. Many people end up dealing with a combination of problems, including mental health disorders and addiction. If you’ve been unable to move past some […]
Dual Diagnosis for Addiction
Addictions don’t develop in a vacuum. There are many factors that can contribute to the development of an addiction. Sometimes, those factors include a mental health concern. For many individuals, a dual diagnosis treatment program like the one offered at Soledad House is the best way to overcome an addiction for life. The Goals of […]
Is My Loved One Struggling With Depression? Read On to Learn More
It is one of the biggest questions anyone can ask: is my loved one struggling with depression? It pays to help someone who is depressed as this disease can lead to suicide if left untreated. In 2017, about 17 million adults in the US suffered at least one major depressive episode. Studies also discovered that […]
Behavioral Disorders
People who struggle with addiction don’t purposely set out trying to develop it. Even though they may make choices that eventually lead to drug and alcohol dependency, they’re no longer in control by the time addiction takes over their lives. Often, underlying mental health or behavioral disorders contribute to the development of an addiction. Unless […]
Marijuana and Education
Because of the many higher-level drugs, there is a false belief that cannabis (marijuana, weed, pot) is the least harmful. Although it may not be as overtly obvious, in reality, marijuana abuse ruins lives. Using marijuana and education settings, in particular, do not mix. The former pulls dreams downward, while the latter lifts them upward. […]
Signs of Codependency
Codependency and drug addiction are closely related. In a codependent relationship, the addict or manipulator depends on an enabler. The enabler is codependent and compromises their intrinsic values and time. As a result, they put their own needs last. They believe it keeps everything quiet. However, it does the opposite. Without addressing underlying issues in […]
What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like?
What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like? What does a panic attack feel like? Are you wondering whether or not you exhibit symptoms of an anxiety disorder? Women suffer from anxiety disorders at a rate higher than the general population. Although many situations in life make us nervous, a panic attack is much more severe. […]
Am I Bipolar?
Have you ever wondered why you experience intense emotional highs on some days and severe lows on others? Have you asked yourself, “am I bipolar?” Extreme mood swings from day-to-day could mean that you have bipolar disorder. Definitively answering the question “am I bipolar?” can be difficult. Get a screening from a physician — if you […]