Ohio health officials reported some alarming preliminary statistics highlighting an ongoing Ohio drug problem in the suburbs of Cincinnati. According to a public health press release, eight new cases of HIV have been recorded in Butler county since the start of 2021. While this number is seemingly low, it represents a 700% increase from the...Read More

Have you ever heard the saying that recovery doesn’t happen overnight? In the situation of mental health wellness, this phrase holds true. Though recovery doesn’t happen overnight, the stages of recovery for mental health are each important steps toward lifelong healing. Below, we cover the five mental health stages of recovery as well as where...Read More

If you or a loved one has ever struggled with mental health effects after a night of drinking, you aren’t alone. There is actually a scientific reason behind this phenomenon that involves an inhibitory neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid or, more simply, GABA. Recent research shows that the connection between GABA and alcohol can explain the...Read More

Facilitating mental health interventions can be intimidating for everybody involved. If you are considering holding an intervention for somebody you care about, you might be wondering how to approach this process. How do you hold an intervention? And how can you help your loved one fight against mental health and addiction struggles? Below, we examine...Read More

A co-occurring disorder is when someone suffers from both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder. Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis, affect nearly 8 million Americans. Dual diagnosis is highly serious as substance abuse and mental health greatly impact each other. Subsequently, this often requires integrative treatment that addresses and improves...Read More