The Dangers of Intentional Sleep Deprivation
A Disturbing New TrendThe human body needs sleep, just as it needs air and food. During this time, you are able to restore chemical balances and heal, while writing [...]
Treat Gambling Addiction as an Illness
Gambling addiction, also referred to as “problem gambling” or “gambling disorder,” is a common behavioral addiction that requires professional treatment. Just as with a substance use disorder, those with gambling disorders are [...]
Self-Harm in Young Professionals
When individuals become overwhelmed, whether by mood disorders or the stressors of daily life, they may attempt to cope in destructive ways. For some, this means engaging in self-harm. [...]
New Evidence Links Marijuana and Psychosis
As more and more states legalize marijuana, use of this drug has become more common and more socially palatable than in years past. Many people may falsely assume that [...]
Drunkorexia: What You Should Know
College students are a demographic heavily affected by both binge drinking and disordered eating. At times, these behaviors may combine to create something even more dangerous.The slang term [...]
Key Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Addiction is a highly individual experience, which means that no two people will experience it in the exact same way. This is evident in everything from the [...]
Hurricanes are a Relapse Danger for Former Addicts | Make a Plan
As Hurricane Dorian moves through the southeastern United States, experts nationwide have taken to news networks in order to dispense advice and warnings. While many citizens of these coastal [...]
Does Your Child Have a Technology Addiction?
Many parents find themselves frustrated with pre-teens and teens who just won’t get off their phones or computers. While this may only be a minor annoyance to [...]
TMS: Exploring a Cutting-Edge Depression Treatment
The History of Depression As long as human beings have existed, they have dealt with depression and other forms of mental illness. The earliest written accounts of depression [...]
Link Between Teen Substance Use and Perception of Control
This month, researchers from the University of Bristol discovered a new link between adolescent substance use and their locus of control. This potential indicator of future tobacco [...]
Postpartum Anxiety: The “Hidden Disorder” Affecting New Moms
After giving birth, it’s normal to experience the “baby blues” – a collection of negative emotions caused by hormonal fluctuations and new life stressors. If left unaddressed, these symptoms [...]
Self-Care is the Best Care
Caroline Smith, MS, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S Director of Pine Grove's Intensive Workshops Sustained recovery requires us to move from unconscious bargains with suffering into a new conscious covenant with [...]
