What are the Early Warning Signs of Psychosis?
On the Lakeside-Milam blog, we’ve previously discussed psychosis: a combination of hallucinations and delusions that can be brought on by heavy drug use. Sometimes, individuals can begin to enter...
22Oct
How To Recover From Burnout
Everyone gets stressed out from time to time, but if you’re overwhelmed for weeks or months on end, you may begin to experience severe side effects. That’s burnout. While...
13Oct
5 Emotional Signs of Stress
It’s no secret that the past year has been stressful. A global pandemic, city-wide lockdowns, and rampant unemployment have added more weight to those already struggling. Whatever is behind...
08Oct
How to Quit Smoking Weed
The state of Washington legalized recreational marijuana in December of 2013. Cannabinoid products now fall into the same category as alcohol: even though these substances are technically legal, they...
05Oct
Dr. Teresa Jackson Reduces Stigma with ASAM
Dr. Teresa Jackson Featured by ASAM This month, Lakeside-Milam’s Medical Director was featured by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). In an interview with the organization, Teresa Jackson, MD,...
27Sep
What Does Cocaine Do to Your Brain?
What is Cocaine? We’ve discussed cocaine previously on the Lakeside-Milam blog. Humans have used and abused this substance for thousands of years. A naturally occurring plant, coca, produces leaves with...
20Sep
Drug-Induced Psychosis
When your loved one first began using drugs, they may have seemed almost “normal.” At this stage, they were able to conceal their problem and manage any symptoms that...
16Sep
Does Alcohol Make You Depressed?
Many people choose to unwind after a stressful day with a can of beer or a glass of wine. Their weekends might involve wild nights of partying, immediately followed...
10Sep
National Recovery Month
Every September, we ask you to join us in celebrating National Recovery Month. This observance, led by Faces & Voices of Recovery, is an important opportunity to educate the...
