
Telemental Health in California
Coronavirus, Mental Wellness, Telemental Health, TreatmentIf you are struggling with signs of a mental health issue, or if substance use has ramped up, you are not alone.
The stay-at-home orders are impacting our mental or behavioral health in a big way, even the most “stable” among us. Results…

The Link Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety
Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Mental WellnessWhen considering what may drive someone to use alcohol as a soothing panacea for managing mental wellness disorders it is helpful to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between social anxiety and alcohol abuse. It isn’t difficult…

Dual Diagnosis Alcohol and Depression
Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Wellness, Rehab, Treatment, TriggersA dual diagnosis occurs when an individual is struggling with both a substance use disorder and a coexisting mental wellness disorder. Dual diagnosis is a complex and prevalent condition that impacts about 25% of those with a drug or alcohol…

How Long Does it Take for Your Brain to Heal from Alcohol?
Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Mental WellnessRecovery is a beautiful thing. It is a fact that even someone with a lengthy history of alcoholism can regain brain health in recovery, reversing years of damage to brain structures, volume, and functioning. Even after only six months, the individual…