Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
Ask anyone in recovery and they will likely tell you that getting clean and sober was the hardest, yet best thing they have ever done. Very few people with an addiction to drugs or alcohol actually stay sober after their first attempt at recovery. It sometimes takes repeated efforts to achieve long-lasting sobriety – that […]
Research shows that expressing gratitude can actually be good for your health In many cases, addiction recovery is focused on the patient. This is normal and to be expected — after all, the person being treated should be at the center of any recovery effort. However, supportive individuals are key to a lasting recovery. Although […]
According to the Association for Natural Psychology, approximately 10 percent of the U.S. population suffers from mental health issues. Prescription medications, such as antidepressants, have been over-prescribed and do not effectively treat these illnesses. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of substance-free methods to treat mental illness. In several cases, […]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that suicide is a leading cause of death among young people; it is third after accidents and homicides. However, suicidal thoughts and actions affect every demographic. They can occur at any time for many reasons. Never downplay suicidal thoughts or suicide. They’re not common issues, and you should […]
There is a complex relationship between mental illness and addiction. In order to ensure the best outcome, addiction treatment must focus on both conditions simultaneously, following a proper diagnoses. The Dance Between Addiction and Mental Illness “Mental illness and alcoholism or drug abuse interact in a complex dance,” says James Garbutt, MD, professor of psychiatrist […]
Though the occasional drink can enhance special occasions, heavy drinking places individuals at risk for an array of physical and mental health issues. In this entry, we will focus on some common psychological effects of alcohol abuse and addiction. Alcohol Addiction and Mental Health Know this: Excess alcohol intake negatively impacts learning and memory function. […]
A Summit Behavioral Health, our recovery specialists are well equipped to address addictions stemming from emotional and psychiatric disorders. Mental disorders may lead patients to self medicate through drug and alcohol abuse in an effort to subdue feelings associated with the disorder. Psychologists generally define these types of cases as dual diagnosis. In order to […]
It took years for healthcare providers to consider alcohol a disease, and a similar battle is being waged over classifying alcohol and drug abuse as a mental illness. Part of the reason is that it can take years for prevailing attitudes to change about an issue, especially when that issue as polarizing as drug and […]
Her presentation will provide clinicians and nurses with an understanding of the role of pharmacogenetics testing in co-occurring disorders Union, New Jersey – July 11, 2017 –Summit Behavioral Health is proud to announce that Executive Director of Medical Services Dr. Patricia Allen will be a presenter at Recovery 360 Conference Sponsored by Pyramid Healthcare that takes place from July […]
It’s simply human nature to be concerned about how others perceive you. This leads to a need for acceptance and approval – especially in those who find it difficult to be social or engage with others. For some individuals, there is unfortunately the belief that alcohol can help overcome the challenges of shyness and social […]
