• When Global Conflict Feels Personal How the Iran Crisis Is Affecting Mental Health

    When Global Conflict Feels Personal: How the Iran Crisis Is Affecting Mental Health

    686 words|3.4 min read|

    Over the past several weeks, the world has watched tensions in the Middle East escalate rapidly. Military strikes between the United States, Israel and Iran [...]

  • Reddit, Online Forums, and Addiction Advice Helpful or Harmful

    Reddit, Online Forums, and Addiction Advice: Helpful or Harmful?

    723 words|3.6 min read|

    If you have ever searched online with questions about drinking, drug use, anxiety or withdrawal, chances are you ended up on Reddit. Many people in [...]

  • Mature woman wearing a pashmina leaning on a railing and looking out at the sunset over the ocean

    Setting Healthy Boundaries After Treatment: Protecting Your Recovery 

    716 words|3.6 min read|

    Completing a residential treatment program is a powerful step forward. As you return to everyday life, you'll notice that maintaining the progress you’ve made requires new skills — especially [...]

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    Making New Friends as an Adult in Recovery 

    778 words|3.9 min read|

    Recovery more than abstaining from substances. This journey involves building a life that feels fulfilling, connected and sustainable. One aspect many people find surprisingly difficult after treatment is making [...]

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    Why Augusta’s High-Stress Jobs Lead to Higher Rates of Addiction

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    Understanding Stress, Burnout and How to Take the First Steps Toward Treatment Augusta is home to people who give a lot of themselves to their [...]

  • Silhouette profile face group of men and women of diverse culture and race

    National Minority Mental Health Awareness Day: Why It Matters More Than Ever 

    592 words|3 min read|

    Every year on July 18, the nation observes National Minority Mental Health Awareness Day—a time to recognize the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, [...]

  • Overhead view of woman holding pills in left hand and glass of water in right hand

    Can Depression Be Treated Without Medication? 

    563 words|2.8 min read|

    Depression is a deeply personal experience that looks and feels different for everyone. For some, medication is a life-changing and necessary tool in managing mental [...]

  • Concept word 'FMLA, family medical leave act' on cubes on a beautiful wooden background. Stethoscope. Copy space, medical concept.

    Can You Use FMLA for Rehab? Yes—Here’s How to Protect Your Job While Getting Help 

    604 words|3 min read|

    If you’ve reached the point where you’re considering treatment for substance use, you might also be asking yourself a scary question: What will happen to [...]

  • Men loosing his money on slot machine in the casino.

    Gambling Addiction and Suicidal Ideation in Veterans: A Hidden Crisis 

    573 words|2.9 min read|

    For many veterans, life after service is filled with challenges that most civilians can't fully understand. Post-traumatic stress, depression, chronic pain and the struggle to [...]

  • Young girl struggling with addictive personality disorder

    Addictive Personality Disorder and How to Overcome It 

    911 words|4.6 min read|

    Addictive personality disorder (APD) refers to a psychological condition where individuals exhibit a pattern of compulsive behaviors and a tendency to develop addictions to substances [...]

  • A young woman standing by the window and holding medicine bottle

    Managing Anxiety and Addiction with Clonidine: What You Need to Know

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    Clonidine for anxiety is a medication that many people might not be familiar with, but it has been increasingly used to treat various mental health [...]

  • Couple struggling with codependency issues seeking treatment in Augusta, Georgia

    Codependency and Addiction: How They Fuel Each Other

    944 words|4.7 min read|

    Codependency and addiction are often linked, creating a destructive cycle that can be difficult to break. While addiction involves a dependence on substances or behaviors, [...]

  • Teenage girl sitting on chair and talking with specialist giving her an advice during therapy class

    Why Recognizing Co-Occurring Disorders Matters

    475 words|2.4 min read|

    Mental health and substance use disorders are challenging to navigate individually, but when they occur together, they can make life feel overwhelming. Also known as [...]

  • Shot of young wife expressing empathy and compassion to her sad frustrated husband.

    A Relationship in Action: Building Frustration Tolerance and Understanding Trigger Points Through Real-Time Activities 

    941 words|4.7 min read|

    Navigating relationships can be one of life’s most challenging yet rewarding experiences. Whether it’s romantic, familial or friendship-based, relationships bring out both the best and [...]

  • Silhousette of man while stroking of therapy horse on meadow at sunset. Themes hippotherapy, care and friendship between people and animals.

    The Research Behind Equine-Assisted Therapy: Healing for Diverse Populations 

    1079 words|5.4 min read|

    Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has gained increasing recognition as a powerful therapeutic tool, offering emotional and psychological healing for various populations. This form of treatment leverages [...]

  • Man is embracing of therapy horse on meadow at sunset. Themes hippo therapy, care and friendship between people and animals.

    Your Horse Knows You’re Dysregulated, But Do You? How Equine-Assisted Therapy Uncovers Hidden Emotions 

    1040 words|5.2 min read|

    Horses are highly sensitive animals with extraordinary ability to perceive subtle environmental changes. This sensitivity makes them ideal therapy animals, as their behavior mirrors the [...]