Histrionic Personality Disorder in Adolescents
Adolescence is a challenging time, marked by significant emotional, psychological and social changes. For some teens, these challenges may be compounded by the presence of [...]
Loneliness in Recovery: Navigating the Emotional Journey
Recovery from addiction is a courageous and transformative process, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most common and difficult [...]
The Most Common Addiction in Youth: What Parents Need to Know
Addiction in youth is a growing concern, affecting teens and their families across the nation. At High Focus Centers, we see the profound impact that [...]
National Recovery Month – Jaime Pietrosimone’s Story
In September, we observe National Recovery Month to promote and support new evidence-based modalities and practices for treating substance use disorders. We also celebrate all [...]
Why Should I Talk About My Struggles With Drug Addiction?
Addiction usually comes hand in hand with some sense of guilt, shame or embarrassment. Whether you felt these things because of the addiction itself, because [...]
What Are The Similarities and Differences of Ativan and Xanax?
Anxiety, panic disorders and seizures are not illnesses to be taken lightly. Mental health conditions and diseases such as these usually require more intense forms [...]
What Is the Risk of Overdose If I’m Taking Lexapro?
The levels of hormones in our bodies change all the time – this is how our bodies keep us regulated, healthy and operating appropriately. However, [...]
What Kind of Impact Do the Side Effects of Oxycodone Have On Weight?
We are all familiar with the concept of side effects – if we stay out in the sun without sunscreen, we may get burned; if [...]
What is the Abuse Potential for Vicodin?
There is no denying that prescription opioid medications are used frequently – one could argue too often. Such is the opioid crisis we find ourselves [...]
Side Effects of EMDR Therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD, helping individuals process and integrate traumatic memories. While many find [...]