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Genetic Testing for Mental Health Medicines
How Can DNA Testing Help Select The Right Medications In the last couple of blog posts, we’ve discussed genetic DNA testing for the predisposition of mental health disorders, diseases, cancer, and the importance of genetic testing for dual diagnosis. However, we haven’t talked about how someone’s genetics plays a part in how they respond to […]
Importance of Genetic Testing in Mental Health Treatment
We are all genetically predisposed to both favorable attributes and less-than-desirable gene expressions. In other words, we have genes that help us and genes that could possibly hurt us. Have you ever noticed when someone you know is just naturally gifted at something? Perhaps its singing, art, running, math, or they are just a natural […]
3-Part Series: Vaping Bans, E-Cigarette Marketing, Nicotine Addiction & The Future of Vape – Part 3
Okay so, in the first part of this series we talked about the history of vaping, how and why it became so popular to vape, and how big the vaping industry is today. In part II, we discussed the possible health risks for those who vape and those who breathe in the second hand smoke. […]
3-Part Series: The History E-Cigarettes and Vaping – Part 1
When Did Vaping Begin? It seems as if ‘vaping’ came out of nowhere. One day it didn’t exist and then a few months later everywhere we went someone was vaping. In reality, electronic-cigarettes or E-cigarettes are not new. Neither is the concept of using vapor to breathe in smoked herbs, scents, or mild-poisons. In fact, […]
What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab
Addiction and Mental Health Occurring Together Co-occurring Disorders or Dual Diagnosis refers to a very common problem of dealing with substance dependency and mental illness or mental disorders at the same time. You see, often long-term substance abuse or chemical dependency creates mental challenges. Just as drugs and alcohol can be extremely taxing to your […]
Detox from Benzos – Harder Than You Think
Benzodiazepines and Dependency What are Benzos Drugs? Well, they are benzodiazepine drugs. You’ve probably heard of valium, and yes, it is a benzodiazepine drug. You’ve probably heard someone you know make a derogatory comment; “take some valium, why don’t you?” What they mean by that is; Chill Out! That’s exactly what this class of prescription […]
Opioid Detox and Relapse Prevention Plans
Healing from Opioid Dependency Detoxification is difficult, if not done correctly relapse becomes all too common. It’s especially difficult with opioid addiction. Did you know that three out of four people relapse within a month after detoxification? Now mind you many of these folks were flying solo with a home detox plan. Some were working […]
Alcohol Detox Program in a Safe Healing Environment
Detoxing from Alcohol With Proper Care Is it possible to do a safe alcohol detox on your own at home? Well, generally speaking, with mild alcohol dependency a very strong-willed person can safely detoxify themselves at home. It’s not easy but it can be done, and it can be done safely. There are a number […]
Signs of Alcohol Withdrawals
Managing Alcohol Withdrawals Safely It probably comes as no surprise that alcohol withdrawals get worse as one becomes more dependent. Most everyone knows what a hangover is like, it hits you the next morning and you deal with it the next day, and after 24-hours everything is pretty much back to normal. Of course, once […]
A History of the Opioid Addiction Crisis – How Could This Happen?
Did you know that Genghis Khan’s army used opium for anesthesia when manually setting broken bones because it dampened the pain and relaxed muscles? Using the drug made the procedure for dealing with dislocations and fractures easier on the patient and those doing the surgery. Did you know the Romans often used opium to deal […]