Dealing With Loss of a Loved One
When the unthinkable happens and a loved one passes away, dealing with the intense emotions that follow can be overwhelming. However, when people try to numb the pain with alcohol,…
Drug Use and Depression
Treating depression can take time and patience, and not everyone feels they can take the time to look after their mental health. However, turning to substances for relief from symptoms…
Advice for Healing from Trauma
While addiction is a problem that affects many people, the root of this problem often is traced back to trauma. Traumatic events and situations are not always easy to talk…
World Mental Health Day
For 2021, October 10th is recognized as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO). It will be a day to focus on and raise awareness about mental…
Alcoholism and Childhood Trauma
Unhealed childhood trauma makes it difficult to cope when people experience emotions that are similar to the emotions experienced during the trauma. Being unable to confront and heal from a…
How Depression Impacts Addiction
The link between addiction and depression is strong. Substance abuse is all too prevalent among those who are also dealing with a mental health disorder. One doesn’t necessarily lead to…
The Medical Risks of Self-Medicating
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), self-medication is defined as "the selection and use of medicines by individuals (or a member of the individuals' family) to treat self-recognized or self-diagnosed…
Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
For the millions of people in the world suffering from substance use disorders, many of them have mental health issues at the same time and don’t even realize it. In…
Getting Help with Co-Occurring Disorders
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer from substance abuse disorder. Unfortunately, many of them experience mental issues and substance abuse disorders simultaneously. Until the 1990s, people with…
How Music Can Help Your Mental Health
When it comes to the types of therapy available to you at Solution Based Treatment, you have many options. Our team offers a comprehensive level of care that includes individual…