They’re related, but not the same: Chemical dependence: physical need for a substance Addiction: compulsive use despite harm You can have one without the other—both need care Understanding the difference between chemical dependence and addiction can be difficult. Some organizations use the terms interchangeably, while others have separate definitions. If you’ve been struggling with drugs […]
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Picture this: You’re excited to start therapy and improve yourself. You find a therapist, attend a few sessions and start thinking to yourself, “I don’t like my therapist.” If this scenario sounds familiar to you, know that you’re not alone. Keep reading to find out how to tell your therapist you’re leaving and get some
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As mental health treatments become increasingly destigmatized, individual therapy is often upheld as the best way to address everything from anxiety to depression to bipolar disorder—and that’s great! But there’s more than one way to explore mental health treatments, and that includes looking beyond one-on-one appointments with a therapist. For many, mental health group therapy
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A traumatic event, cumulative effects of life stress or an acute mental health incident—whatever the reason you’re seeking mental health help today, we’re here for you. One of the most common questions clients ask our counselors at the Mental Health Hotline is how much the treatment will cost. We get it—medical care is expensive, and
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