What Disorders Commonly Affect Teens?
Significant changes to the body and social structure instigate a number of mental health disorders over the teen years. Based on physical, social, and emotional changes, teens are at a higher risk of developing a substance use disorder or mental health disorder. At Relevance Recovery our fully comprehensive New Jersey outpatient programs are designed to […]
What Drugs Are Most Commonly Abused Among College Students?
Because the brain is not fully developed, they are on their own for the first time in their life, and they are surrounded by stressors and peer pressure, college students are more likely to use and abuse drugs. At Relevance Recovery, a drug and mental health rehab located in New Jersey, we are here to […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Mental Health?
When depression, anxiety, worry, fear, or stress have a detrimental impact on your daily functioning, you may look to dull your symptoms with alcohol. Alcohol can bring about a temporary sense of calm and relaxation that is a welcome relief from your mental health symptoms. Unfortunately, using alcohol to manage symptoms associated with mental illness […]
What is a 12 Step Program?
The benefits and effectiveness of 12 step programs are known to millions across the nation and around the world. For more than 80 years, the basic elements of the 12 step philosophy have helped millions find and maintain lasting sobriety. Although the original 12 steps focused on helping those with alcohol use disorders get sober, […]
Is Yoga Used in Rehab?
Substance use disorders affect millions of Americans of all ages. Thousands of programs are available throughout the nation to help those struggling with addictions to drugs or alcohol get sober and learn the vital relapse prevention tools necessary to remain free from addiction throughout their lives. In a New Jersey treatment program like Relevance Recovery, […]
What is the Best Treatment for Mood Disorders?
Mood disorders are a challenge that impacts people of all ages. When you have a mood disorder, it affects your emotional state. While it is normal to experience changes in mood, when someone struggles with a mood disorder, the changes are extreme and sometimes unpredictable. Mood disorder symptoms often lead to prolonged periods of intense […]
Who Can Benefit From Holistic Drug Rehab?
In recent decades, the landscape of addiction treatment has changed. The old viewpoint that addiction and mental health were unrelated illnesses and, therefore, must be addressed independently has evolved into a clearer understanding of the complexities of addiction as a disease of the mind. Additionally, the diversity of the treatment environment continues to grow. Many […]
What are Common Dual Diagnosis Disorders?
Statistics from multiple studies show that up to half of those who seek help to overcome a mental health or substance use disorder have a dual diagnosis. Depending on the person, they may understand their symptoms come from two causes; however, this is not the case for all. Although little scientific evidence supports the idea […]
What are the Different Types of Personality Disorders?
There are several types of personality disorders. Some, such as paranoid personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, are familiar to many, but these are not the only diagnoses treated in a mental health treatment program. Whether well-known or otherwise, millions of Americans of all ages live with personality disorder symptoms that may make accomplishing day-to-day tasks […]
Difference Between Inpatient & Outpatient Programs
When you struggle with long-term drug or alcohol addiction, it leads to changes throughout your body. Many of these effects can evolve into lifelong physical and psychological struggles for those who do not seek detox and treatment at a professional rehab like Relevance Recovery. The first step towards recovery is acknowledging a harmful relationship with […]