Monthly Archives: June 2024

How Quantitative EEG Has Modernized Mental Health Diagnosing

27.06.2024

How Quantitative EEG Has Modernized Mental Health Diagnosing

Quantitative electroencephalography (quantitative EEG) is a brain mapping technique that measures brain activity. It does so by analyzing brain wave patterns and thought processes. This technology allows mental health professionals to accurately diagnose and treat mental health disorders with quantitative data. The Background of Quantitative EEG Hans Berger was the first scientist to use quantitative EEG brain mapping on a human in 1929. In the mid 20th century Ross Adey led a group of researchers at the University of California, Los

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Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

20.06.2024

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drug addiction happens when one becomes dependent on a substance to feel “normal.” This can happen with prescriptions prescribed to you or by abusing prescriptions prescribed to someone else. Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications include muscle relaxers, painkillers or narcotics, stimulants, opioids, and more.  How Do People Access Prescription Drugs in Addiction When in prescription drug addiction, people will obtain their substance of choice either on the street or by “doctor shopping.” Doctor shopping occurs when someone

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Is Marijuana Addictive?

13.06.2024

Is Marijuana Addictive?

Marijuana has become increasingly more common, with more and more states legalizing it across the United States each year. In 2021, 35% of adults between the ages of 18 and 25 reported using marijuana in the last year. The substance is often regarded as a “safe” substance for pain management for many conditions. However, just because it has a low chance of overdose does not mean it is not dangerous. We’re here to discuss the million dollar question: is

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Benzo Addiction Treatment Programs

07.06.2024

Benzo Addiction Treatment Programs

“Benzos” or benzodiazepines are a prescription depressant that can be used to treat a variety of conditions, from anxiety to muscle spasms, and have even been known to treat seizures. Benzos are a prescription medication, but they are often accessed through illicit methods including getting prescriptions from multiple different doctors, forging prescription orders, and buying them from sellers off the street. Two of the most commonly abused benzodiazepines are alprazolam (Xanax) and clonazepam (Klonopin). Other common benzos are Lorazepam (Ativan),

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What to Pack for Inpatient Sober Living in California

01.06.2024

What to Pack for Inpatient Sober Living in California

Preparing for inpatient sober living treatment may be something you have never done before. It may feel like you need to overpack, but there are definitely some items you won’t need during recovery. Some facilities are more strict than others, but you can always ask questions if you’re unsure. As a starting point, we’ve compiled our top packing essentials for inpatient treatment and sober living in sunny California. Clothing Items California is a warm climate, so you are going to need to

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