If you’ve noticed that your loved one has a collection of strange objects that they say is for tobacco use only, you might have stumbled onto their drug paraphernalia. Surprisingly, paraphernalia is often easy for people to get. In fact, many types of drug paraphernalia now look like common household items. If you are concerned...Read More
Everyone, but especially mental health centers in Ohio, will remember the Capitol riots that took place on January 6, 2021. Seeing violence at the Capitol has left a lasting impression on many Americans, and it has resulted in a lot of stress nationwide. The images from the Capitol riots, in addition to what it could...Read More
Ohio is no stranger to the opioid epidemic—for years, opioid overdoses have caused problems for our communities. And unfortunately, there are signs that a new drug may be making things worse. The synthetic opioid isotonitazene has been connected to overdose deaths in Illinois and Indiana, and now may be in Ohio. If you or a...Read More
Mental illness stigma is something that affects everyone, whether you have a mental health condition yourself or love someone who does. The symptoms of mental illness can make it hard enough to get help, but the stigma of mental illness makes it even harder to reach out to friends and family. And without that critical...Read More
Mental health is at the forefront of concerns in 2020 as the impact of the coronavirus continues to overwhelm communities on a global scale. During a time when stressors are at an all-time high, mental health services worldwide are suffering from interruptions in both funding and services due to implications caused by COVID-19. The Ohio...Read More
You may have heard the terms “mental health” and “emotional health” used interchangeably to talk about your mental and emotional states. And it’s true that both of these concepts are necessary for a good quality of life. However, the two ideas, while connected, do not mean the same things. In this article, we’ll cover emotional health...Read More
James is an alumni patient at Ridgeview Hospital. He went through our program three times before achieving long term recovery. His first stint of treatment was in April of 2016, when his neighbor put on an intervention for James. The First Treatment At first, James was apprehensive about receiving treatment. Like many people in need...Read More
