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Over the last 10 years, an epidemic of abuse and addiction to opiates, stimulants, tranquilizers, sleep medication and non-opiate pain medication has occurred. In 2009, 16 million Americans age 12 and older took a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant or …
Understanding how drugs affect the brain and behavior can provide a fuller understanding of drug addiction and effective treatment. The following is excerpted from a National Institute on Drug Abuse research update. Addiction is a chronic brain disease Drugs change …
It is impossible to overstate the myriad effects that substance use disorders can have on the mind—and on the body. One that does not generate nearly enough attention or concern is malnutrition. Those who struggle with addiction tend to not …
Those who have never experienced depression before may be surprised to learn that it comes in different forms. Depression is not merely “feeling blue,” and not all cases of depression are created equal. Actually, mental health caregivers recognize several different …
Here is a correlation that might surprise you: People with mental health disorders are more likely to smoke than those without mental health disorders. In fact, three out of every 10 cigarettes smoked in the United States are smoked by …
Many of us may think we know what to expect concerning depression—feelings of sadness or persistent melancholy. Though those can certainly be key indicators of a struggle with depression, it may surprise you to learn that depression can display a …
We have noted before that consistently good sleep is vital for mental and physical well-being; poor sleep can compound mental health struggles and make recovery more difficult. Of course, getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging in its own …
Stress, when not managed properly, can have a ruinous impact on our mental and physical health. It is impossible to go through life without some occasionally stressful moments—in fact, it is tough to make it a single day without encountering …
Depression is an equal opportunity offender. It can impact people of all ages and all ethnicities. It can also impact women and men alike. For men, depression can be a uniquely difficult struggle—and the reason for this is simple: Many …
Bipolar disorder gets its name from the two extremes that it represents. Those who struggle with bipolar know both manic episodes—characterized by high energy levels, a great mood, and an overall sense of optimism—and depressive episodes, which are just the …
WestBridge - Enhancing Lives Together
At WestBridge, we work with adults and families from around the country and, in some cases, the world. One of the unique features of our model is our virtual clinical interview which allows us to deepen our assessment and begin building trust and engaging participants in the pre-admission process.