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A journey through opioid/pain pill addiction and how to break the cycle.
Drug dependency and addiction are different. When a person is physically dependent on a drug, their body has built up a tolerance to it, and a higher dose of the medication is needed to get the same effect. An addiction is more than physical, it’s also emotional and is often associated with uncontrolled behaviors.
My Teen Won’t Stop Vaping
Teen vaping, also known as e-cigarette use, is thankfully on the decline, yet some vaping statistics paint a disturbing picture. Many parents are concerned but don’t know how to approach their teens with this important conversation. It’s also important to know how vapes were created in order to help heavy smokers cease their habits and slowly decrease their smoking rates. Yet, when teens start to vape they aren’t starting from a smokers POV, which can be their gateway towards a full fledged nicotine addiction.
Recreational vs. Problem Drinking
Abuse of drugs and alcohol can lead to addiction, possible overdose, worsening mental health problems, and delays in addressing physical and mental health conditions. With rates of other drugs increasing in recent years, it’s important to understand when recreational drinking turns into problem drinking and how alcohol use can link to other recreational substances.
How to parent a teen struggling with depression or social anxiety.
After the stress of parenting through the pandemic and managing over two years of major life changes, it can be hard to know how to help a depressed teen or how to help a socially awkward kid. Part of parenting means having a few mental health tools and resources on hand.
Cove Behavioral Health’s 2020/2021 Annual Report
Cove Behavioral Health has experienced a huge growth in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. “As I reflect on this past year, I realize that even during the challenges and obstacles of these unprecedented times, Cove Behavioral Health has been able to successfully evolve and grow into a stronger and more effective organization.” Ginny McGucken, Board of […]
