Substance abuse disorders are chronic, incurable conditions that can impact your brain chemistry, cognition and behavior. Both illicit and prescription medications pose the risk of physical and psychological addiction. Some of the most commonly prescribed medications, such as Adderall, can cause addiction. As many as 5% of teens and young adults are prescribed Adderall, which is used…
All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…
What does a panic attack feel like? Are you currently experiencing a panic attack? If you think that you are having a panic attack, the right treatment program can help you get a diagnosis. Then, you can start a mental health treatment program for your panic attacks. What Are Panic Attacks? Other than finding out…
Today, more teens and young adults drink than ever before. There are many reasons for this increase in alcohol consumption. One of the main reasons is how easy it is for teens and young adults to get alcohol. However, what many of them don’t know much about is the effects of alcohol on the brain.…
When someone decides to become sober, they need to do more than just stop using drugs or alcohol. An individual therapy program in Boise, Idaho and other programs help the client learn adult life skills. By gaining new skills and abilities, teens and young adults have a better chance of remaining sober over the long…
Signs of Poor Mental Health in Teens The trick to helping teens recover from mental health issues is to get them treatment quick. In order to achieve this, parents have to know what to look for. Thankfully, there are some common signs of poor mental health that they can identify. While these signs don’t necessarily…
When it comes to treating mental health and addiction problems, there are two main treatment options. These are traditional therapy and holistic healing. While both have benefits, few people understand the benefits of holistic treatment. Because of that, they often wonder if holistic therapy in Boise Idaho is right for teens. What Is Holistic Healing?…
PTSD is chronic, which means that you can struggle with symptoms throughout your lifetime. Even during active and regular treatment at a PTSD treatment center in Boise Idaho, symptoms can worsen. When a friend or loved one is struggling with PTSD, you may wonder how to help someone with PTSD. The best way to help someone…
Heroin is a powerful opiate, popularized in movies such as Midnight Cowboy and Trainspotting. Heroin affects the reward system in the brain, making it very addictive with intense withdrawal symptoms. Detox requires an inpatient setting at a heroin addiction treatment center in Boise Idaho to manage the heroin withdrawal symptoms and to set the patient on…
Fentanyl is an opioid painkiller that reduces pain in patients after severe injury or major surgery. Because of its potency and how it affects the receptors in the brain, it’s currently a Schedule II drug by the Controlled Substance Act. This means that it is only accepted in the US for medical treatment while under…