There are several types of anxiety disorders. However, the main anxiety disorders include: Generalized Anxiety disorder (GAD) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Phobias Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety disorder) According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (about … Read More
Are eating disorders on the rise? The answer is “yes” — the prevalence of eating disorders is growing more rapidly than one may think. In fact, CBS recently reported that in the past decade, eating disorder treatment centers have seen a 40-50% jump in the number of eating disorder patients over 35 years of age … Read More
Choosing an Alcohol Treatment Program Deciding which alcohol treatment program is best for you or your loved one can be a difficult, taxing process. There are many important factors and considerations that one may face. According to the SAMHSA (the federal government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) there are 12 questions people should … Read More
Alcohol detox Alcohol detox is an important step in the management of and recovery from alcoholism. WebMD defines alcohol detox as, “a medically supervised period of alcohol withdrawal.” They further indicate that during this time of alcohol detox, doctors may administer medications to control symptoms of withdrawal and monitor the patient to ensure his or … Read More
