by newroadstrmnt | Dec 9, 2020 | mental illness
It is too easy to go about our busy lives and not notice symptoms of physical or mental illness. Our body has built-in warning systems which alert us to the signs that we need to pay attention to regarding our Mental Health. Here are five warning signs of mental...
by newroadstrmnt | Dec 1, 2020 | Relapse Prevention, tips to staying sober
However, for people in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, the holidays can be a very trying time. It can be difficult to stay sober in times of celebration. More often than not, alcohol is present at holiday parties and it can be hard to refrain from caving in to...
by newroadstrmnt | Oct 23, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Finding Help, Men's Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery Stories, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Therapy, Utah Treatment Centers
Daniel Henderson took his first drink at 13, he became an alcoholic at age 16, and by age 22 he was homeless and sleeping under a bridge. The road to recovery for Daniel wasn’t easy, but it was possible. Here’s how he achieved a new, successful life of sobriety, with...
by newroadstrmnt | Sep 22, 2020 | Family Of An Addict
Recovery from mental illness, or substance abuse is significantly easier when the patient has a good support system. Some may say a good support system is actually crucial for a successful recovery. Enabling them will only further hurt them. When struggling with...
by newroadstrmnt | Aug 31, 2020 | Behavioral Health, Day Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Treatment Center, Utah Treatment Centers
The stigma around mental health can sometimes make those struggling feel even more alone. When depicting the right mental health treatment center for a loved one, you want to find a supportive and nurturing environment. That could mean many different things depending...
by newroadstrmnt | Aug 31, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Health, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dual Diagnosis
Often co-occurring in the same patient, both addiction and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are known to be diagnosed simultaneously. Actually, two-thirds of the individuals diagnosed with BPD have admitted to abusing substances during at least one point in their...
by newroadstrmnt | Aug 5, 2020 | Behavioral Health, Finding Help, Mental Health Treatment, Self Harm
Everyone deals with stress and hard times differently. How you respond to these situations can depend on a number of things. Those who are already struggling with mental health, or self harm could have an even more difficult time coping. During this time of the...
by newroadstrmnt | Jul 31, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Abuse and Addiction
Many people who suffer from mental illness, are also combating substance abuse. More often than not, the two tend to go hand in hand. Any combination of mental illness (including anxiety disorder, depression, etc.) and addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.)...
by newroadstrmnt | Jul 16, 2020 | Hepatitis and Drug Use, problems in modern society, Treatment Center
Hepatitis B is a highly contagious viral infection that infects the liver. If unknowingly left untreated, it can create serious health problems and become chronic in the future. It can be spread by various factors, but some of the most common include the transfer of...
by newroadstrmnt | Jun 17, 2020 | Mental Health Treatment
The novel coronavirus is a new, unknown virus with life-threatening symptoms. With no vaccine or cure, it can trigger mental health issues rooted in the fear of contracting the disease. It may also inflict stress from job loss, depression from self-isolation,...
