Understanding Vaping and Its Risks Vaping devices deliver nicotine through an aerosol that contains harmful chemicals and ultra-fine particles. Your brain can become dependent on nicotine from vaping just as quickly as it does from traditional...
Understanding Mental Health Professionals Therapist Psychologist, or Psychiatrist: Choosing Between. Mental health professionals play distinct roles in supporting your psychological well-being. Each specialist brings unique qualifications and...
Understanding Ibuprofen Can Ibuprofen Get You High in the Context of Recovery: Ibuprofen belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This widely-used medication works by reducing hormones that cause...
At California Care Recovery, the mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals battling addiction and mental health issues is led by a team of dedicated professionals. At the heart of this mission is Jason Bouquet, the...
Understanding PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that develops after exposure to severe trauma. This psychological response can emerge from experiences such as: Military combat Sexual assault Natural...
Odds are you’ve heard of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as it is one of the most common types of therapy available today. Still, that label doesn’t exactly clarify what it is, how it works, or what it does. CBT is a psychotherapy treatment that...
Emotional wounds are not as simple as they may sound. When you get your feelings hurt, some may say you should get thicker skin or stop being so sensitive, but emotional wounds go deeper than that. Emotional wounds impact you the same way a...
Body image is complex. A lot goes into it, and a lot comes out of it. Society’s impact on one’s body image is immense and, often, damaging. Body image makes up so much of how you see yourself. Someone’s body image can change so many aspects of...
Codependency is a prevalent issue in romantic and familial relationships. People often don't recognize it within themselves, yet it can cause many mental health problems. Depending on the lives and happiness of others, to fill your need for joy...
Therapy has helped so many people, yet it is still something many people don't quite understand. In 2019, 19.2% of adults received mental health treatment. Not understanding what happens in therapy adds to the stigma surrounding mental health...
