Posts by kirby@sachsmarketinggroup.com
Do I Have Complex Trauma?
Did you know that over 70% of Americans have experienced some form of a traumatic experience in their lifetimes? Despite the prevalence of trauma, research continues to move painfully slow on the treatment and recovery of trauma patients. Overall, the understanding and acceptance of complex trauma is nowhere near what it could be in the…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Meth Detox
The process of detoxing from any drug or substance is never a pleasant endeavor. With the rise of meth use over the last few years, more and more people are seeking professional meth detox for either an addiction to meth or an addiction to meth combined with other drugs. Meth addiction is one that is well…
Read MoreSigns of Bulimia
Research has studied that eating disorders and disordered eating such as anorexia and bulimia are some of the most challenging and complex mental disorders currently facing our population. In comparison, people who struggle with eating disorders versus drug addiction often struggle with the same intrusive and control oriented obsessions, but a major difference is drug…
Read MoreWhy Going to a Sober Living Home Can Benefit Your Recovery
If there is one word that I could use to define my style of living during my addiction, it would be undisciplined. I was always late to work, or leaving early. I would procrastinate just about everything, I never really learned the importance of paying bills or keeping up with chores, or even how to…
Read MoreWhat Does Having a Dual Diagnosis Mean?
There has been a lot of discussion in the media over the last several years about the rise and prevalence of mental disorders and substance abuse. While it is sad that our favorite celebrities are falling victim to tragic overdoses and suicides, it has created an environment of communication and research geared towards helping those…
Read More7 Signs You are Suffering From Anorexia
In the United States alone, over 30 million people throughout all ages and genders are affected by anorexia or other forms of eating disorders and disordered eating. With all of the pressures around dieting and creating this “ideal image” – there is a lot of space for disordered eating to get out of hand, and…
Read MoreHow Orange Is the New Black Got Mackenzie Phillips to Tap into Her Past
The onetime One Day at a Time star, who spent years struggling with substances, had plenty to draw on when playing Barb””an addict serving a life sentence. by Lisa Liebman for Vanity Fair This story contains spoilers for Orange Is the New Black Season 6. When Mackenzie Phillips got a call about auditioning for a role on the new season of Orange Is…
Read More5 Weird Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Alcohol Withdrawal
Going through alcohol withdrawal is scary, but knowing what to expect can help make the process a little bit easier. We’re going to discuss the detox process, and cover 5 weird, but interesting facts related to alcohol withdrawal.
Read MoreAbuse and C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
You’re probably already aware of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but have you also heard about the similar condition, C-PTSD? Complex post-traumatic stress disorder is very similar to regular PTSD, but it stems from different kinds of trauma, like living in an abusive home environment, and it can be even more difficult to overcome. In this…
Read MoreThe 4 S’s: Red Flags and Warning Signs of Binge Eating Disorder
Did you know the most common eating disorder in America isn’t Anorexia or Bulimia? It’s actually a newly recognized disorder known as BED, Binge Eating Disorder. More Americans struggle with BED than anorexia or bulimia combined! Approximately 8% of American adults suffer from BED in their lifetime. Chances are, you know at least 1-2 more people who are struggling…
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