Evidence-based articles on addiction recovery, mental health treatment, dual diagnosis, detox, and behavioral health — written and reviewed by AM Health Care's clinical team in Los Angeles.
Exploring the intricate relationship between mental health and addiction is crucial for understanding the complexities of these co-occurring disorders. This article delves into the bidirectional influence, underlying mechanisms, societal and economic implications, and effective treatment and prevention strategies for individuals grappling with these interconnected issues. Key Takeaways The Complex Relationship Between Mental Health and Addiction […]
Drug Cravings: Why They Happen and What Actually Makes Them Pass By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 25, 2026 A craving is not a character flaw and it is not a decision — it’s a conditioned brain response. When substance use repeatedly […]
Understanding your own potential addiction patterns is a critical step in recognizing and addressing problematic behaviors before they escalate into more serious issues. Addiction is not a sudden occurrence but a gradual process that can be identified through various red flags. This article outlines five key warning signs that may indicate the development of an […]
Key Takeaways Unmasking the Hidden Layers: Understanding the Complexity of Addiction Exploring the Root Causes The journey into the heart of addiction often begins with a single, pivotal question: What drives an individual towards this complex condition? Addiction is not a choice, but a confluence of various factors that intertwine to create a web that […]
In today’s society, there are numerous misconceptions and stigmas surrounding mental health and addiction. This article aims to debunk these myths and provide a better understanding of these important topics. By addressing the complexity of mental health and exploring the science of addiction, we can promote empathy, support, and recovery for those affected. Let’s unravel […]
Candy Finnigan from A&E’s Intervention Hello everyone and welcome to the GOT mental health podcast. I am your co-host Rachel Kove. I’m the owner of Transformational Solutions, a life coaching business that specializes in addiction, trauma and self-destructive behaviors. I’m an author, podcast host, group facilitator, speaker and co-creator of the online eight-week self-development course, […]
Addiction Treatment 30 Years Ago The state of Addiction Treatment in the past was very limited, mainly because there were not as many drugs available on the street. Here is a snapshot of what addiction treatment was like 30 years ago: Adolescent Addiction Today Social media has exposed the whole society in a way that […]
How to Combat Trauma and PTSD in Military Veterans Most people that experience trauma probably experience it when they’re younger, when there’s some kind of abuse when they’re children, and it gets stuffed deep down and it starts coming up and it impacts them as people grow up and get older. In the case of […]
Understanding Family Recovery Hello everyone and welcome to the GOT Mental Health podcast. I am your co-host Rachel Cove. I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur, author, artist, mother and Certified Recovery coach. I’m your co-host Arthur Mogalevsky, entrepreneur, girl dad, animal activist and owner of AMHealthcare, a premier substance abuse and mental health treatment program. With […]
The Role of Family in Recovery Ethnicity and cultural issues are something that we need to be very competent with because that’s going to be different for everybody and families are different for everybody. “If you want to find out everything about yourself, find out everything about your parents, your grandparents, find out the kind […]
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