Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 10, 2022 Updated: February 17, 2022 Holistic recovery methods look at each person as a whole human who requires mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs met during the treatment process. Unfortunately, many facilities focus only on the individual stopping substance use. However, at Harmony Hills, holistic programs…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 8, 2022 Updated: February 17, 2022 Alprazolam, or Xanax, is the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine, a prescription drug class that produces a sedative effect. Xanax is a fast-acting drug mainly used to treat insomnia, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders effectively. GABA is a neurotransmitter that suppresses the…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 1, 2022 Updated: February 15, 2022 MDMA is a designer drug commonly referred to as ecstasy. Since its creation, it has caused controversy. The drug started as a possible therapeutic tool but quickly evolved into a wildly popular and frequently abused party drug. Yet, this drug has…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 17, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2022 Mental health disorders are common and can range from mild to severe. Most people with mild to moderate symptoms can get by with therapy, medication, outpatient treatment, or a combination of these. However, individuals with moderate to severe symptoms that interfere…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 17, 2021 Updated: December 22, 2021 Borderline personality disorder or BPD is a long-term mental health condition that can have devastating effects when left untreated. Unfortunately, it can take a long time for BPD to be recognized and properly diagnosed. A BPD diagnosis is often overlooked because…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: October 17, 2021 Updated: October 6, 2021 Most people have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but fewer are familiar with complex PTSD or C-PTSD. Complex PTSD is caused by chronic or prolonged trauma. Individuals with C-PTSD have the core symptoms of PTSD – re-experiencing, hyperarousal, and avoidance…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 15, 2021 Updated: July 26, 2021 According to estimates, nearly one in five adults in the United States is suffering from a mental health disorder at any given time. Of the millions affected, roughly half will never receive treatment. For those who seek treatment, the different levels…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 13, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 If you have made the difficult decision to commit to a drug or alcohol detox program, the next step is to think about how to be best prepared. Especially if you are entering detox in Florida for the first time, you…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 18, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid intended to treat severe pain associated with severe injuries or chronic illnesses such as cancer. Like morphine, but up to 100 times more potent, fentanyl is a dangerous and highly addictive drug. Because of its potency,…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 8, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 Depression is a mental health disorder that impacts the lives of millions of people throughout the world. It is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. The term “depressed” has become a blanket word used to describe any general feelings of…