Opioid addiction is a serious issue in our society, affecting millions of people across the world. While opioids can be helpful in controlling pain, they…
When someone experiences a traumatic event, it can have a lasting impact on their mental and emotional health. These can be short-term or long-term effects…
One of the questions we are often asked at Skywood Recovery is, “What is schizoaffective disorder?” This term for describing a mental illness can be…
When we think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we generally think of a series of symptoms that follow a traumatic event. But these are only…
Anxiety and addiction are often spoken about in the same breath. And while there is a clear connection between the two, they are two very…
It’s no secret that depression and substance use often go hand-in-hand. For many people struggling with addiction, self-medicating with drugs or alcohol is a way…
Experiencing heroin withdrawal is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. The physical and mental symptoms can be overwhelming, and the intensity…
When we think of recovery from addiction, we often think of detox and rehab. But there is another important step in the process, and that…
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes it can be hard to cope with the downs. When people are struggling with addiction, they…
As many as one in five American adults deal with a mental illness each year. If not you, then someone you know has probably faced…