Depressants are psychoactive drugs that slow down the activity of the central nervous system, which reduces a person’s alertness and slows down their breathing and heart rate. In other words the individual is in more of a relaxed state. Medical providers tend to prescribe the depressant drugs for situations that include anxiety or sleep concerns. …
Gregg Snook So, recently I was discussing with someone how they enjoyed being outside and how being indoors feels restricting. I have had this conversation many times with people and generally it leads to how spending time in nature can be beneficial. Then, I followed up with some reading and came across an article…
By Gregg Snook, M.A. NCC Good morning all! Recently I was listening to NPR and they did a small segment on anger and its relation to depression. You can listen to it here. It is an interesting look at depression being more than what we typically think; Sad. The idea of depression can be recalled…
Many people wonder what causes addiction. Initially, people believed that addiction was simply a black and white choice. And that people that fell prey to it did so because of moral shortcomings. This is no longer the case. As science has progressed, we have learned that addiction can stem from many things. Currently, people see…
In 2010, legislation in the United States was passed to formally recognize June 26th as National PTSD Awareness Day in order to increase the understanding of PTSD and its impact upon veterans. PTSD National Awareness Day focuses on educating people about PTSD, its prevalence and how to support those who have PTSD. If you witness…
EMDR is a non-invasive treatment that can help treat trauma-related issues. But, what is EMDR therapy? In short, if you struggle with a trauma-related disorder, such as PTSD, it can be difficult to find relief from your symptoms. PTSD can create troubling symptoms that can be debilitating, with severe cases preventing you from working or…
You have probably heard about mindfulness techniques and how it can improve your life to be more aware of the present and the things that are present around you. Mindfulness based stress reduction is an eight-week course created by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Created in 1979, there is now a workbook that people can use with it,…
It’s not always easy for people to understand obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Only a select few people can wrap their heads around this mental illness. One element that most people don’t know is the strong connection between OCD and addiction. Why is there a link between these disorders, and how do people with OCD get help…
Mental health plays a vital role in helping people fight addiction. In fact, addiction is a mental health disorder. For this reason, some people choose to address addiction during Mental Health Awareness Month. This event takes place every May. What Is Mental Health Awareness Month? Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) is an event that Mental…
Researchers know that depression and drug abuse often occur at the same time. Once someone has one condition, it fuels the other disorder. This can make getting treatment harder because both conditions need care for the client to actually recover. With dual diagnosis treatment, individuals can take the first step in overcoming their addiction. The…