If you believe that you or a loved one may suffer from ADHD, it’s likely that at some point you’ll find yourself tumbling down the Internet rabbit hole of ADHD-related musings, research, and think-pieces. While the diagnosis is far from…
Bipolar disorder used to be more commonly called “manic depression” or “manic-depressive illness.” Because of this, it is easy to think that bipolar disorder is a form of depression. This is, however, not entirely accurate. What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar…
On any given day in almost any metropolitan area, the news reports highlight an act of violence, citing in the course of broadcasting that the alleged perpetrator was believed to have been mentally ill, addicted to drugs, and/or homeless. This…
When you think of Mozart, Michelangelo, Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, James Joyce, and Emily Dickenson, you envision a world of rich genius and incredible things of beauty and usefulness that the world would be lessened without; but, did you think…
It’s Spring, and all the signs are there that summer’s on the way: the temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer, and every other commercial features beautiful adults having an enviably good time with ice-cold beverages in hand. Alcoholic…
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Every memory, emotion, and thought you experience has a direct impact on your body. In the midst of a crisis, physical or emotional, your heart rate increases, your muscles tense, and your breathing changes to prepare your body to deal…
You may have already figured out that alcohol and drugs target the pleasure centers in your brain. Through direct or indirect stimulation, the substances that trigger addiction cause an ample release of dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for reward-seeking behavior. With…
We know that recovery, whether from addiction, an eating disorder, or other mental health battles, can feel terrifying… certainly much scarier than any Halloween spook. This October, we are sharing tips from the La Ventana family on how to FACE YOUR…
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