Addiction is very deeply stigmatized into our culture. So much so, that we tend to envision one “type” of a person when we think of an addict, and even those of us who struggle with addiction will resist seeking treatment to avoid the descriptors often associated with substance abuse. Ambitious and successful people tend to […]
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There’s a popular saying that “nature abhors a vacuum.” The same tends to apply in psychology. That’s one of the reasons addicts often struggle in their recovery. Giving up an addiction leaves a major void in many different ways. It also means you’ve given up one of your primary coping mechanisms. So, now you need
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Emotional Dysregulation may not be a familiar term in your home, but it is a very common mental health symptom that involves trouble controlling your emotions and how you act on those feelings. A person who struggles with emotional dysregulation may feel that their emotion and reaction is fitting to a situation, while others around
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Delusional disorder is a type of mental health condition in which a person can’t tell what’s real from what’s imagined. There are many types, including persecutory, jealous and grandiose types. It’s treatable with psychotherapy and medication. Can-Am Interventions would like to bring awareness to this severe and common health concern. What is delusional disorder? Delusional
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Methamphetamine use disorder is affecting a growing number of people in the United States. In 2023, about 0.4% of the population (964,000 people) had the disorder. This is compared to 684,000 people in 2022. Using methamphetamine (or meth, as it is commonly called) can lead to mental health issues. For example, about 40% of people who use meth experience
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Some of us have an idea of who we are, the type of person that we want to be. We have good intentions in our actions and try to become who it is that we aspire to become. Many times throughout this process we are met with realities of what we are actually capable of.
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Families are the bedrock of society, and family intervention services strive to strengthen the bonds within them. These services provide vital tools and support for overcoming communication barriers, managing life changes, or resolving conflicts, fostering a harmonious family life. Through counseling, workshops, and tailored interventions, families are empowered to navigate life’s challenges together. In mental
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Self-grieving is an essential part of healing. When we begin to gain a deeper understanding of the ways we have suffered in the past, it can be difficult to sit with the feelings of sadness, anger, and fear that may arise. Experiencing these feelings may be painful and uncomfortable. However, giving ourselves the space to acknowledge them makes
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Mental strength is a crucial aspect of our lives, as it helps us navigate our daily challenges and obstacles. Developing mental strength is not about being perfect or never experiencing difficulties; instead, it’s about cultivating habits that allow us to cope with adversity, maintain a positive outlook, and continue growing. Can-Am Interventions would like to
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Salvia is a psychedelic drug, typically used recreationally, which means it can affect all the senses altering a person’s thinking, sense of time and emotions. Psychedelics can cause a person to hallucinate, seeing or hearing things that do not exist or are distorted.Salvia is a herb from the mint family and can cause brief, intense
