Making the decision to take control of your life, health, and future by seeking treatment for a mental health or substance use disorder can be the most difficult part of your journey toward successful recovery. There are many different treatment options to consider, and the differences between them can be confusing. Most programs for treating… continue reading »
Binge Drinking: The Dangers for Veterans and Older Adults If someone is suffering from alcohol poisoning, immediately dial 911. War is unforgettable. It’s something most of the public hasn’t seen firsthand, but it’s something so many military personnel take with them. Veterans come back and want to forget, so plenty of them turn to the… continue reading »
What Is High-Functioning Anxiety? Anyone living in modern society can agree on one thing: life is stressful. Feelings of worry and anxiety can be a normal part of the human experience. Some people feel anxiety more than others and may even suffer from an actual anxiety disorder that affects important aspects of their everyday life…. continue reading »
Both alcohol use and anxiety are very common issues in modern society, and the relationship between the two is complicated and worth exploring. Alcohol is the most commonly consumed and misused substance in the United States. In fact, the Delaware Behavioral Risk Factor Survey found that almost 57% of Delaware’s adult population reported drinking alcohol… continue reading »
Josh gained a reputation as the “life of the party” starting in high school. He and his group of friends started experimenting with alcohol when one of their fathers left a six-pack of light beer unattended in the garage. From that moment, Josh was known for being able to drink the most, drink the… continue reading »
It was the Friday before spring break, and Jordan couldn’t have been more excited. He’d just turned 15, and for the next week or so, he would trade the oppressive constraint of the classroom for video games, sunshine, and zero obligations. In fact, to mark such a momentous occasion, he invited a handful of his… continue reading »
Humans are resilient creatures and the human brain is a wonderfully complex structure. The instinct of self-preservation is deeply rooted in the human psyche. As our brains develop, through time and experience, our self-preservation instincts can become stronger, for better or for worse. This is not only the case for physical self-preservation, it also applies… continue reading »
Let’s face it, life is stressful. Worried and anxious feelings, from time to time, are a completely normal and healthy part of the human experience. Stressful situations present themselves on a regular basis as part of modern life, and anxiety can be a natural response to these situations and even help us perform at our… continue reading »
What Is Manic Depression? Symptoms and Treatment of Manic Depression and Bipolar Disorder If you’re one of the 2.8% of Americans living with bipolar disorder or manic depression, everyday life can be a difficult task. Bipolar disorder, formerly referred to as manic depressive disorder, is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels… continue reading »
At SUN Behavioral Delaware, we realize that opioid overdose is an issue that needs to be addressed. In 2019, there were 431 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state of Delaware. The majority of drug overdose deaths involve an opioid such as fentanyl. These statistics are especially alarming when we realize that many of these… continue reading »
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