Drug and alcohol addiction and mental health disorders create complex relationships within every family unit. It is very common for individuals to find themselves without the support and guidance they need. In some cases, they may feel like they should not seek therapy because of the complexities in these relationships. Our family therapy program at GIA Miami provides the tools and resources you need to move beyond these struggles.
Read articleAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults in America seek medical care. In addition to disrupting an individual’s happiness and emotional well-being, chronic pain makes it difficult to fulfill family and social responsibilities. Additionally, it can lead to adverse psychological problems, including depression and anxiety, and addiction.
Read articleDepression is a mental health disorder that adversely affects all of the significant ways a person interacts with the world. A person suffering from depression — sometimes referred to as “major depressive disorder” — has a chemical imbalance that casts a negative shadow over the way they think and act.
Read articleCocaine is an illicit, highly addictive drug. When used, it boosts a person’s alertness and attention, but cocaine use also brings with it a range of severe health outcomes. You may feel as though you have a lot of energy. You may even feel like you can do anything. While it seems safe, there are many dangers of cocaine addiction, including both long- and short-term impacts of using the drug.
Read articleIf you are using drugs and alcohol often, and if they have become a significant part of your life, it may be time to break that habit. Chronic drug and alcohol use will shorten your lifespan, damage your relationships, and ruin your finances. Yet, even knowing that this is the case, you may also know just how hard it will be to stop using, even if you want to.
Read articleMany people struggle with feeling down from time to time. For others, though, depression is an ongoing problem, one that is out of sync with the good things happening in your life. You feel you lack control over your feelings and are unable to see past what is happening to you.
Read articleThe TMS therapy is an innovative mental wellness treatment technology that uses gentle magnetic waves to stimulate nerve cells in certain areas of the brain. It is a painless and non-invasive procedure that does not require any break in the skin. The FDA approved TMS as a safe and effective treatment for major depressive disorder in 2008.
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