prescription bottle showing how Xanax dependence can develop even as prescribed
Date: Aug 18, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Is Xanax Addictive? What Dependence Looks Like and How It’s Treated

Is Xanax Addictive? What Dependence Looks Like and How It’s Treated By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 18, 2026 Yes — Xanax (alprazolam) is one of the more dependence-forming medications in the benzodiazepine class, and dependence can develop even when it’s taken […]
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Therapist demonstrating how EMDR therapy works using guided eye movements in a session
Date: Aug 05, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

How EMDR Therapy Works: A Step-by-Step Guide

How EMDR Therapy Works: A Step-by-Step Guide By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 5, 2026 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-established therapy that uses guided eye movements and other rhythmic stimulation to help your brain “unstick” a traumatic memory. […]
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Therapist explaining CBT vs DBT treatment options to a client during a counseling session
Date: Aug 05, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

CBT vs DBT: Which Therapy Is Right for You?

CBT vs DBT: Which Therapy Is Right for You? By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 5, 2026 If you’ve started looking into therapy for yourself or someone you care about, you may have come across these terms and wondered if they’re the […]
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Group DBT therapy in Los Angeles teaching the four core skills

DBT Therapy for Addiction and Mental Health in Los Angeles

DBT Therapy for Addiction and Mental Health in Los Angeles By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 23, 2026 Recovery from addiction looks different for everyone. For some, the hardest part isn’t the decision to get better — it’s not knowing what to […]
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Therapist providing PTSD treatment in Los Angeles to a client during a trauma counseling session
Date: Jun 16, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma Treatment Is Essential for Recovery

PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma Treatment Is Essential for Recovery By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 16, 2026 If you’ve found yourself reaching for a drink or something stronger just to get through the night, without flashbacks or a constant sense of […]
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Person living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in Los Angeles
Date: Jun 09, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

What Is Dual Diagnosis? Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction

What Is Dual Diagnosis? Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 9, 2026 Dual diagnosis means having both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. If you’ve spent years in treatment […]
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Person learning how cocaine addiction and mental health connect in dual diagnosis treatment in Los Angeles
Date: Jun 02, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Cocaine Addiction and Mental Health: Understanding the Dual Diagnosis Connection

Cocaine Addiction and Mental Health: Understanding the Dual Diagnosis Connection By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 2, 2026 Call 866-806-8142 In this article: How Cocaine Affects the Brain and Mood Cocaine and Mental Health: The Co-Occurring Disorders Most Commonly Seen Possible Signs […]
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Person seeking depression treatment in Los Angeles for a co-occurring dual diagnosis
Date: May 27, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

When Depression Won’t Lift: Understanding Depression and Addiction as a Dual Diagnosis

When Depression Won’t Lift: Understanding Depression and Addiction as a Dual Diagnosis By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 1, 2026 Call 866-806-8142 In this article: What Is a Dual Diagnosis for Depression? Signs That Depression and Addiction Are Co-Occurring What Comes First—The […]
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Woman reflecting on depression and drinking, considering dual diagnosis treatment
Date: May 21, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Depression and Drinking: 9 Signs Your Alcohol Use Has Become a Dual Diagnosis Problem

Drinking and depression are clinically linked in a cycle that's more common than most people realize. Learn the 9 signs your alcohol use has become a dual diagnosis problem — and what integrated treatment can do about it.
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"how to rewire your brain from addiction through neuroplasticity and brain healing"
Date: Dec 15, 2025
Author: Markie Bryant

How to Rewire Your Brain From Addiction | A Neuroscience-Based Recovery Guide

Wondering how to rewire your brain from addiction? This in-depth guide explains how neuroplasticity, therapy, and healthy habits restore cognitive function, balance dopamine, and rebuild your brain’s reward system.
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