Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12-step therapy program, founded in 1935. Since then, 12-step programs have helped millions of people worldwide manage and maintain their sobriety. AA was created to help those suffering from alcohol addiction. Because of the approach’s effectiveness, the 12-step program philosophy has been used as the model to create programs…
Stimulants are a class of drugs that impact the central nervous system by speeding up the messages between the brain and the body. Stimulants increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Dopamine is the body’s natural “feel good” drug. Norepinephrine is involved in regulating the body’s cardiovascular system and breathing. There are…
For some people, the struggle with addiction occurs alongside other issues. A co-occurring disorder is when some mental health issue happens alongside substance use disorders. Going into rehab for only addiction treatment will not suffice for those who also suffer from mental health issues. At Harmony Hills, we know that to successfully find recovery, those…
Should you get mental health therapy from a mental health treatment program? It is common for people with mental health issues to wonder if treatment would help or if they are just going to feel the same way for the rest of their lives. Others think that the only type of help out there is…