Understanding the Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse are complex issues that often go hand in hand. Many individuals struggling with PTSD turn to substances as a way to cope with their overwhelming symptoms, creating a challenging cycle that can be difficult to break. At BOLD Health, located in San Diego, we understand the nuances of…
The Role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Recovery
Empowering Recovery: The Role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) has become a pivotal force in the fight against addiction, offering individuals a powerful tool on their journey toward recovery. This evidence-based approach combines FDA-approved medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone with counseling and behavioral therapies. This comprehensive approach addresses both the physical and…
How to Stay Sober During the Holidays
While the holidays are meant to be a time of celebration, happiness, togetherness, and cheer, it’s not always the case when trying to stay sober. Of course, staying sober during the holidays (or committing to drink or use less) doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy any of those things, but if you are trying to recover…
How to Know if You Need Alcohol Treatment
Having an occasional drink is one thing, but becoming alcohol-dependent is another. The tricky thing about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and discerning whether or not you need alcohol counseling is that the warning signs of alcohol addiction can be easily overlooked. Because drinking alcohol is a socially accepted and perfectly legal activity (if you’re over…
What is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder?
What Is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder? It’s fairly common for people who have issues with drug addictions to also be suffering from some type of mental health disorder. On occasion, however, substance abuse can actually be the cause of a person’s mental health problems. A substance-induced mood disorder can take over your life, negatively impacting your…
Prescription Opioid Addiction: What It Looks Like and How to Get Help
Pain pills can be beneficial after surgery to combat moderate to severe pain. When you hear the term “pain pills,” it sounds harmless, right? But what if we referred to them as “opioids” or “narcotics?” Those terms sound a lot more serious, right? That’s probably because you likely associate these terms with hard drugs like…
Choosing the Best Drug Treatment Program in San Diego County
When people think of the “north county” area of San Diego County, they probably imagine the beautiful beaches of Carlsbad and Encinitas or the dazzling multi-million-dollar homes of Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar. They may picture a balanced lifestyle and overall vibe that is equal parts laid-back and active. All of this and more…
Medication Management
Medication Management Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression can make us feel that we are stranded in a vast ocean, gasping for air as we struggle to tread water. For many patients, medication can function as a life jacket, giving them buoyancy as they do the work to swim to shore. Join Dr. Kristy…