The Six Most Common Types of Depression
By Jackie O’Brien, CADC III Depression is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), dep…
PHP vs IOP: What level of care is right for me?
By Tricia Moceo When I first started working in mental healthcare, I was honestly so confused at some of the terminology used around the clinic. PHP and IOP …
Intervention: Help That Works
By Patrick O’Neil Do you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol and have tried to help them get sober, but to no avail? You ar…
Seasonal Depression
By Patrick O’Neil As the last rays of summer fade, the days start getting shorter. The end of September ushers in the autumn months, and many people experien…
Being of Service
By Patrick O’Neil One of the cornerstones of recovery is being of service to other addicts and alcoholics. Support groups such as AA make it a point to inclu…
Emotional Sobriety
By Patrick O’Neil When someone is working toward getting sober their main focus is maintaining a program of recovery and staying sober. But after years of us…
Deciphering The Disinformation about Addiction Treatment
By Patrick O’Neil “Research has long shown that the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs is the single most serious health problem in the United Stat…
The Stages of Change
By Patrick O’Neil It can be difficult to comprehend why someone struggling with addiction and alcoholism doesn’t just stop using and get sober. From the outs…
Addiction and Alcoholism are Life Long Diseases That Require Treatment and Maintenance
By Patrick O’Neil In 2011 an actor with a well documented history of substance abuse was a guest on The Tonight Show where he loudly proclaimed he had cured …
Finding Hope For Co-Occurring Disorders At CAST Centers
By Patrick O’Neil Life can be very discouraging for those suffering from mental health and addiction. The majority lose hope and without help their problems …
Top 5 Reasons To Not Postpone Entering Treatment
By Patrick O’Neil A recent national survey on addiction and drug use revealed that over 90% of the actively using addicts and alcoholics in America do not be…
The Harm “ChemSex” Is Causing The Gay Community
By Patrick O’Neil “You may not be familiar with chemsex,” writes Colin Crummy for Out Magazine, “but if you have been on a hookup app recently you will have …
