Signs of Depression in Men
Everyone experiences feelings of sadness from time to time. Depression, however, is markedly different. Far more intense and often prolonged, depression can affect a person’s ability to engage in, enjoy, or even complete everyday activities. Although both men and women can develop depression, men are less likely to talk about how they feel, and less […]
The Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol
Xanax or alprazolam is a prescription drug that’s often used to treat panic disorders, anxiety, and certain sleep-related issues. It belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (benzos), and it is highly addictive. Although a person would have to take a significant amount of Xanax to experience a Xanax overdose, overdosing on Xanax […]
Xanax Withdrawal: Signs and Symptoms
Xanax is a medication that’s frequently prescribed by doctors to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. Although it’s both fast-acting and effective, this drug is also known to be highly addictive. In fact, anyone who takes Xanax for an extended period of time is at a high risk of developing addiction. This drug has a rapid […]
Can You Become Addicted to Anxiety Medication?
Anxiety is something that everyone is guaranteed to experience at one time or another. You might feel anxious ahead of a big interview or exam, or before speaking in public. Anxiety is an emotion that’s hard-wired into the human brain as part of the natural “fight or flight” response. When warranted, it triggers a heightened […]
The Connection Between Addiction and Anxiety
Anxiety can make it difficult to function in any environment. In fact, people with severe and chronic anxiety can deal with overwhelming feelings of nervousness and fear. This occurs even when they’re at home and away from the pressures of the outside world. Some types of anxiety represent a normal and healthy response to potential […]
Signs of PTSD in Men
Among the biggest barriers to addiction recovery are undiagnosed mental health disorders. Until these are identified and properly treated, people who struggle with addiction are at constant risk of relapse. With substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders or comorbidities often cause people to seek out and use drugs or alcohol as a means for […]
Common Mental Health Disorders
For many men with mental health disorders, it can be hard to see a way forward. Yet, conditions like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder are very treatable for most people. That means you are likely to see significant improvement when you engage with the right team. Our professionals at Recovery Bay Center can help men […]
The Dangers of Binge Drinking
In some circles, binge drinking is considered a right of passage, but binge drinking’s harmful effects cause problems in people’s lives. It is one of the ways you can develop alcoholism and dependence. Alcohol abuse like this can change the course of your life and lead to numerous physical and mental health challenges. Our team […]
How Talk Therapy Helps in Recovery
People are uncomfortable discussing sensitive matters with others for many reasons. Yet, once you embrace talk therapy, you may find it to be one of the best parts of your recovery program. If you are in addiction therapy, this type of one-on-one opportunity gives you the ability to finally heal. Our team at Recovery Bay […]
Understanding the Types of Depression
Depressive disorders range widely both in type as well as in severity. If you think you’re experiencing symptoms, learning about the types of depression may be beneficial. At Recovery Bay Center, we provide comprehensive depression treatment that spans all types of disorders. When you reach out to us, we can provide support to meet each […]
