Christina grew up in a loving family with close friends. After the birth of her daughter, she was prescribed pain medication, which began an escalating struggle with substance use and addiction.
A recent CDC report is raising concern about teens and their mental health, saying rising levels of depression and anxiety are why they’re turning to substances like alcohol and drugs.
Dr. Michelle Maloney discusses the impact addiction and mental health stigma can have on those seeking treatment.
Rogers’ Dr. Maloney discusses how addiction impacts everyone in the family and all those who love and support the person struggling.
“Sobriety is a marathon. Sometimes it’d harder and sometimes it’s easier. Your life is the same before and after you get sober, but your perspective shifts so much.” Read more to hear Liz’s recovery journey from addiction.
Harm reduction is about saving lives and offering support to individuals who may not be ready or able to pursue complete abstinence immediately.
We’ve come a long way in how we view and treat people with addiction, also known as substance use disorders. In the past, if someone you loved had an addiction, that person was seen as “less-than” and weak.
“Throughout my struggle, I felt like I would figure it out and I was trying to be self-sufficient. I knew I had a problem, but I had to admit I couldn’t fix it. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. Be proud you can ask for help.”
Michael says a big part of his recovery has been discovering what he’s passionate about and giving it his all. For him, that’s working in the mental health and addiction field at Rogers.
When someone is struggling with an addiction or mental health challenge, it can be difficult to know what level of care is needed. Rogers Behavioral Health offers inpatient, residential, and two levels of intensive outpatient care.
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