Post-Alcohol Depression: What Happens After You Quit Drinking?
Depressive disorders, including major depression, are among the most prevalent mental health issues in the United States today, affecting at least 40 million adults aged 18 and up.
Unemployment and Depression
Given the current state of how the average person navigates the workforce today, it’s almost expected that we will all experience unemployment at some point. There’s an uncertainty that accompanies unemployment itself, especially if it’s an unplanned event such a the company you work for goes out of business, has to downsize or your employment […]
Mac Miller, the Stigma on Mental Illness, and Addiction
“No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile.” These famous lyrics to Mac Miller’s popular song ‘Best Day Ever’ could not have been further from the truth for the popular rapper who died of an apparent overdose on September 7th, 2018. It is no understatement that Mac Miller’s music influenced a generation [...]
Co-occurring Disorders, Double the Trouble
There are hundreds of rehabs in NJ accepting patients with dual diagnosis every day. Co-occurring disorders occur when a drug addict or alcoholic also suffers from a mental health disorder at the same time. It doesn’t matter which came first, the mental health disorder or the drug addiction, once the two occupy the same space […]
