Reading Time: 3 Minutes Society harshly judges those who are addicted to drugs, especially those who “had a bright future ahead” or “lived a successful life.” Addiction does not discriminate and can affect individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and social classes. Unfortunately, many people do not understand the power of addiction and how it can ruin marriages, cause financial […]
Year: 2022
Loneliness and Addiction
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Addiction can be an incredibly lonely disease. Substance use disorders, whether an opioid addiction, alcohol addiction, or a benzodiazepine addiction, can leave individuals feeling isolated, withdrawn, and emotionally distant. As the addiction progresses, it’s not uncommon for these individuals to cause damage in their relationships, lose the support of family and friends, and spiral into […]
Drug Abuse & Addiction – A Complete Guide
Reading Time: 19 Minutes List of Contents: Addiction vs. tolerance vs. dependence Reasons for drug use and how it develops Categories of drugs or substances Legal and illegal drugs Examples of illegal drugs How are drugs being misused? Cocaine Sleeping pills Examples of sleep aides The brain on sleep aides Side effects of sleep medications Opioids Commonly Abused Opioids […]
Random Act Of Kindness
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Random Act Of Kindness Day is an awareness day on February 17th that encourages individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations nationwide to support acts of kindness. These simple acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day and even save a life. In the mental health world, we often tell those individuals to reach out for help, […]
EMDR As Trauma Therapy
Reading Time: 2 Minutes “There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” – Laurell K. Hamilton Trauma is an innate response to an alarming event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full […]
AKUA Mind & Body Is Now In-Network with Cigna!
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes The new relationship supports both the residential and outpatient levels of care. Newport Beach, California: AKUA Mind & Body is now in-network to accept Cigna Health Insurance, a global health services company. Cigna’s mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of its clients by making health care simple, affordable, and predictable. […]
Self-Injury Awareness Day March 1st
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is an annual global awareness day on March 1st. Raising awareness through education about self-harm leads to a better understanding of this disorder, empathy, and it also helps to eliminate the stigma. The goal is to educate individuals who do not engage in self-harm and reach out to those who do […]
Continuum of Care Cycle
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes Continuum of Care Cycle. At AKUA Mind & Body, we are focused on providing you with the help you need. Our treatment programs span across various levels of intensity designed to fit you or your loved one’s needs. With several facilities throughout the Los Angeles & Orange County Region, Sacramento Region and San Diego Region, […]
Billie Eilish Discusses Her History with Depression and Suicide
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Billie Eilish Discusses Her History with Depression and Suicide the five-time Grammy award winner, became the youngest winner in history at 18 years old. But her journey was not easy. On the way to her big wins, Billie struggled with clinical depression and suicidal ideations and felt utterly alone in the world. “I was so […]
Global Crises & Our Commitment To Assist Mental Illness and Addiction Disorders
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Mental Illness and Addiction Disorders. The current global health crises is extremely stressful for most people. Increased fear and anxiety are common reactors and overwhelming emotions are felt and fought at a time like this. Mental health is often considered an invisible illness. We do not wear signs of depression or anxiety on our sleeve […]