According to the CDC, over 17% of Americans ad one Opioid prescription filled with an average of 3.4 Opioid prescriptions dispensed per patient (2) There is a wide array of different types of pain management techniques. Of course the complexity of these techniques are dependent upon what the cause of pain is or the origin […]
Read More →Caregivers that have patients who require around the clock care may become overwhelmed or find difficulty balancing everyday life obstacles. According to Family Caregiving Alliance, many caregivers, especially those caring for a loved one, are found to suffer from higher than average stress levels and also depression. In the long run, this may effect the […]
Read More →In 2017, 20% of the homeless population reported to have mental health issues, 16% have chronic substance abuse, and more than 10,000 homeless people have AIDS/HIV. (1) People who are homeless have higher risks of contracting chronic illnesses compared to the general population. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, many homeless face heart […]
Read More →Psychotherapy is an alternative approach to treating mental disorders; instead of using medical means such as opioids and other prescription drugs, a patient visits a therapist on a routine basis for an allotted amount of time or even indefinitely depending on a patient’s needs. September 25th is National Psychotherapy day; this national holiday was created […]
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