Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Before you go to rehab for addiction, knowing what activities to expect can prevent unnecessary stress and anxiety.Recovery is hard work and a life-changing process. Organized daily activities provide structure in a comfortable, serene environment. A specialist will evaluate your physical and mental health and determine a therapy based on the results. A mental health [...]

Many people are turning to online pharmacies to get medication. While online pharmacies are convenient for the consumer, many of them are illegal. These rogue pharmacies can be dangerous to the consumer. People who use online pharmacies for their medication risk receiving medication that is expired, contaminated, or counterfeit. The consumer is at risk of

Addiction is a debilitating and complicated disease that makes significant changes to a person's physical and mental health. Often people who struggle with addiction also battle one or more mental health illnesses. Depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead a person to use drugs and alcohol to self medicate and as a

Many people use the Internet on a daily basis for work, playing games, social media, and so much more. People shop online and make transactions on the Internet. When a person becomes addicted to the Internet, he or she has developed a habit they continue to do even though it brings harmful consequences to them.

Admitting you are struggling with addiction is the first step to long-term recovery. Telling your family that you have an addiction and need help can be extremely difficult. Addiction has a stigma in our society and admitting you are addicted to drugs or alcohol can lead to shame and embarrassment. Explain to your family that

Music is therapeutic and can alter or influence moods and emotions. People use music as a way to cope with stress, sadness, fear, or just for fun. Music is used as a healthy activity to recover in treatment and generates critical thinking skills. The mind, body, and spirit benefit from music therapy. Music has a