David Farache

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Harmony Recovery Group Announces Acquisition by Thrive Healthcare

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harmony Recovery Group today announced the company has been acquired by Thrive Healthcare, a financial and strategic group focused on all aspects of behavioral health service delivery. Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Recovery Group, stated, “The acquisition of Harmony Recovery Group by […]

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What Does Dual Diagnosis Mean?

Mental Health, Drug Addiction / David Farache

Dual Diagnosis, What Does it Mean Exactly? Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis disorders or comorbidity, means that someone has a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Since one of these disorders can often worsen the symptoms of the other, in some cases, it can be tough to figure out which one

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How to Help a Friend with Depression Over Text

Uncategorized / David Farache

Helping a Depressed Friend Over Text Do you have a friend who is struggling with depression? Are they far away or you aren’t able to be with them right now? If so, it may be breaking your heart because all you want to do is to help them feel better. While not quite as beneficial

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National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

Advice / David Farache

It is extremely important that we educate our youth about the harm caused by drug use. We should also talk with them about how an addiction can lead to a lifetime of problems. The good news is that if you know any children who are currently using alcohol or drugs, there are treatment programs which

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Am I Too Mentally Ill for a Relationship

Mental Health / David Farache

There has been a lot of research into how mental health illnesses affect people in relationships. Unfortunately, those who are mentally ill that don’t get treatment, often have a tough time holding their relationships together. There are numerous reasons for this including isolation, deceit, instability and much more. If you are wondering whether you or

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National Recovery Month – Celebrities in Recovery

About Addiction Recovery / David Farache

When most people think about addiction, they think about people getting drunk or high and not having much to do in life. However, there are famous celebrities who struggle with addiction, too. In fact, many celebrities in recovery have opened up about their addiction, so that others can see there is still hope that you

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How Long Does it Take to Get Addicted to Meth

Meth Addiction / David Farache

If you or a loved one is struggling with meth abuse, you might get addicted to meth. This type of addiction can be dangerous, scary and even fatal. Even if you don’t develop an addiction, using meth in any amount is harmful. Meth is a potent drug. A lot of the people who use it

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How to Quit Drinking Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction / David Farache

Deciding to quit drinking alcohol involves making big changes in your life. If the hobbies or activities you normally partake in include alcohol, you will likely need to start substituting those for new things to do. Overall, living a sober lifestyle does have many benefits, including those to your mental and physical health. In some

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Alcohol & Depression

Co-occurring Disorders / David Farache

Alcohol & Depression Individuals that struggle with depression are much more likely to be dependent upon alcohol. Depressive disorders are mental health conditions that involve consistently feeling hopeless or sad. In time, those emotions affect a person’s behaviors, too. It can affect their personal and professional responsibilities, relationships and goals in life. For many who

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