An intensive outpatient program, or IOP for short, is a treatment model designed for people who don’t want to live a life controlled by regular appointments and structured programs. Instead, they want to take charge of their lives in a way that allows them to go back and forth between the real world and a…
As the reigning Princess of Pop, most people are aware of the trials and tribulations within the life of Britney Spears. Recently, Britney Spears’ mental health is once again being questioned due to her bizarre, long winded, emoji-filled Instagram posts. Within the past year, Spears’ controversial conservatorship (try to say that three times fast) ended,…
When it comes to the question, ‘how to stay sober‘, there are many factors that need to be taken into account. If you’re struggling with controlling your drinking or other substance use, there’s a good chance you might feel discouraged and hopeless about ever achieving sobriety. Staying sober is not an overnight process; it requires…
Many people ask the question: ‘does Adderall cause hair loss?’ Alopecia, or hair loss, is listed as a possible side effect of taking Adderall in the manufacturer’s medication guide. The manufacturers do not, however, provide any data on how frequently this side effect occurs, nor any recent studies that determined the proportion of people who…
There’s a specific kind of heartbreak that comes from seeing one of your favorite child stars become addicted to drugs. Contrary to popular belief, anyone, at any age, can get hooked on drugs. Not only are the poor and disadvantaged at risk for addiction, but so are the rich and famous who may be exposed…
In the midst of last month’s attention to actor Johnny Depp’s $50 million lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, a psychological term entered the public lexicon: histrionic personality disorder. A clinical and forensic psychologist, Shannon Curry, conducted a psychological evaluation of Heard and testified in court regarding her diagnosis. Testimonies from Curry and other clinical professionals…
Despite the fact that relapse is a common part of the recovery process for some addicts, recent therapies are intended to lower the chance of relapse. With all of the available treatment modalities, you may be questioning the difference in say, a 12 step rehab success rate and an intensive three week inpatient program. Even…
In today’s society, being a working professional is almost double-edged. While it may seem like a great thing because of the excellent benefits and opportunities that come with establishing a professional career, rehab for professionals can be tricky. Working professionals have a lot of responsibilities and obligations to fulfill on an everyday basis. This means…
Truthfully, the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard never should have been televised. On December 18th, 2018, actor Amber Heard was published in The Washington Post with an article detailing her experience with domestic abuse. She did not name Depp in the op-ed, but he was heavily implied as the perpetrator in Heard’s story…
Medically Reviewed by Jodi Mabry – NP It is a debate as old as time—uppers vs downers: which is more harmful? People often question if “uppers” like methamphetamines (“meth”) and cocaine or “downers” like opioids and alcohol pose more risk than the other. The answer is that both of them have many potential dangers and…
