Trauma and the Pandemic: More than just a physical infection.
by: Dr. Arthur Chen, Psy.D As many of us prepare, adapt, and cope with the changing global dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic we feel exhausted and, at times, overwhelmed with all [...]
The Most Common Myths about Addiction
By: Michelle Quilter, PsyD, CASAC Frequently, individuals that struggle with substance use disorders battle societal stigma and array of misconceptions about addiction in general, often causing a barrier for seeking treatment. [...]
What are the most common mental health disorders?
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an estimated 43.8 million adults experience a mental illness in a given year. Mental illness is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional [...]
What is an Emergency Temporary Guardianship?
As a parent or family member, it is difficult to see a loved one become unfit to care for themselves due to a mental illness or substance use disorder. Sometimes, there [...]
Florida institutes welcomed Reforms for Substance Abuse Providers in the Practices of Substance Abuse Service Providers Act
By: John Coleman, MSW, ACSW, Vice President of Clinical Services and Regulatory Compliance South Florida regrettably has suffered from substance abuse programs and recovery residences that have engaged in unethical practices to lure individuals [...]
Overcoming Obstacles to Treatment – When a Loved One Doesn’t Want Help
Suffering from a psychiatric or substance use disorder is difficult for everyone; however, when a loved one is suffering and does not want help, it can leave the family confused and [...]
Ethical, Quality, Treatment Centers Still Exist in South Florida
A crackdown on unethical practices throughout the country that take advantage of individuals and families suffering from substance use and mental health disorders in South Florida has brought several unethical and [...]
Lifeskills South Florida offers Individualized Treatment for Military Veterans
The Fourth of July is a time that we celebrate the freedom of our nation, and a time to honor and recognize those that have fought for that freedom. We often [...]
The Importance of Having a Relapse Prevention Plan in Addiction Recovery
By: Dr. Michelle Quilter PsyD, CASAC At Lifeskills South Florida, clients present to us at various stages in their recovery journey. For some individuals, Lifeskills is their first experience in treatment, [...]
When to Seek Help for your Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
As a society, we are becoming more familiar and unfortunately accustomed to devastating mass violence events taking place at home and abroad. However, we see the images flash across the screen [...]
Self-Care is Important for Treatment Professionals
By: Dr. David Ockman, PsyD Those in mental health and addiction professions often overlook their “self-care” while focusing on others and before it’s too late it takes a toll on their [...]
Heroin and Fentanyl Overdoses on the Rise in the Miami, Florida Area
Since 2013, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida has seen the number of overdoses from both fentanyl and heroin explode. Medical professionals and local officials in the Miami area are searching [...]