“Bipolar disorder, once commonly known as manic depression, is a serious mental disorder that is characterized by sudden and intense shifts in mood, behavior and energy levels. Like substance abuse, bipolar disorder poses a risk to the individual’s physical and emotional well-being. Those afflicted with bipolar disorder have a higher rate of relationship problems, economic instability, accidental injuries and suicide…
“Bipolar disorder, once commonly known as manic depression, is a serious mental disorder that is characterized by sudden and intense shifts in mood, behavior and energy levels. Like substance abuse, bipolar disorder poses a risk to the individual’s physical and emotional well-being. Those afflicted with bipolar disorder have a higher rate of relationship problems, economic instability, accidental injuries and suicide…
“Regular exercise provides many health benefits, and these benefits can have a positive physical and emotional effect in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction…” For the full article describing over a dozen ways exercise can help in recovery from addiction, click here.
“There is nothing easy about addiction recovery. When entering recovery, many are plagued by common but understandable fears—such as the fear of relapse and the fear of losing friendships. With a survey from the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services showing that 10 percent of adults in the U.S. are…
“Data from the most recent National Survey of Adolescents and other studies indicate that one in four children and adolescents in the United States experiences at least one potentially traumatic event before the age of 16, and more than 13% of 17-year-olds—one in eight—have experienced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. Most, if not all, of…
“Although you will encounter roadblocks and setbacks on the road to recovery, working at something that is meaningful to you can bring you a sense of purpose that will anchor you. Meaningful activity expands your sense of self-worth by adding to your skills and helping you accomplish your personal goals and feel good about yourself…” For the complete article describing…
“Post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly referred to as PTSD, is an epidemic impacting millions of Americans every year. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 8% of our population will have some form of PTSD during their lifetime, with about 8 million reported cases annually…” Although this article is not focused on substance abuse, we felt it appropriate to provide this…
“People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly abuse substances as a form of self-medication. Over time, alcohol or drug abuse can lead to dependence and a co-occurring mental health/substance use disorder…” For the complete article, click here.
This is a rough draft of a video in which Dr. Volpicelli begins to discuss Vivitrol and its benefits to people dealing with opiate addiction. Let us know what you think of the audio and video quality, the camera angle, and the background setting!