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Read our guides to addiction, mental health conditions, and how treatment works, including answers to the questions families ask before they call.

Guides

What addiction is, whether it runs in a family, its warning signs, and how to stay sober.

  • GuidesJuly 22, 202613 min read

    Types of Addiction

    The word “addiction” is typically associated with chemical addictions such as alcohol or drug abuse. But substance abuse is not the only kind of addiction.

  • GuidesJuly 23, 20263 min read

    Is Addiction Hereditary?

    Is addiction hereditary? This question has puzzled experts and individuals grappling with substance abuse.

  • GuidesSeptember 30, 20267 min read

    Medication vs. Therapy: How to Choose What Fits Your Mental Health

    Medication management and therapy treat mental health conditions in different ways, and many people do best with a combination of both. Medication management is ongoing care from a prescriber who adjusts psychiatric medication to ease symptoms.

  • GuidesOctober 17, 20233 min read

    Top 3 Best Ways to Stay Sober and Manage Symptoms

    If you or a loved one is on the path to recovery from addiction, you know that maintaining sobriety and effectively managing symptoms is a crucial aspect of the journey.

  • GuidesOctober 17, 20234 min read

    How to Identify Warning Signs of Addiction

    We here at Enhance Health Group understand that recognizing the warning signs of addiction is crucial for early intervention and effective treatment. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals from all walks of life.

For families

Guides for parents and partners on ADHD, screens, bipolar disorder, recovery, and how to help.

  • For familiesSeptember 30, 20268 min read

    Does My Child Have ADHD?

    Only a qualified clinician can answer "does my child have ADHD" after a full evaluation. What you can do is notice whether inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsive behaviors show up most days, in more than one setting, and cause real trouble at school or home.

  • For familiesJuly 22, 20269 min read

    Teen Electronic Addiction

    Electronics have become an unavoidable part of everyday life. Teenagers have more access to technology and electronics than ever before.

  • For familiesSeptember 30, 202613 min read

    Growing Up with a Bipolar Mother: The Long-Term Effects

    Growing up with a bipolar mother can leave lasting effects, including trust issues, self-blame, anxiety and depression, and a strong need for control. None of these are certain, and none were ever the child's fault.

  • For familiesMay 24, 20246 min read

    The Role of Family in Dual-Diagnosis Recovery

    Addiction is a complex and challenging condition that affects individuals on multiple levels. To overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery, it is crucial to address not only the substance abuse but also any co-occurring mental health disorders.

Understanding treatment

What assessments, the main therapies, mindfulness, exercise, and nutrition each involve.

  • Understanding treatmentSeptember 30, 20262 min read

    The Importance of Comprehensive Assessments

    A comprehensive mental health assessment is a full evaluation of your symptoms, substance use, physical health, and life circumstances before treatment starts. It gives clinicians an accurate picture of what is going on.

  • Understanding treatmentSeptember 30, 20264 min read

    The Importance of Early Intervention

    Early intervention mental health care means getting an evaluation and support when symptoms first appear, rather than waiting for a crisis. Treating depression, anxiety, or substance use early gives care more room to work before symptoms affect school, work, and relationships.

  • Understanding treatmentSeptember 30, 20265 min read

    The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health

    Nutrition and mental health are linked in both directions. The foods you eat can affect your mood, energy, and focus, and depression or anxiety can change how much and what you eat.

  • Understanding treatmentMay 24, 20244 min read

    The Power of Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment

    At Enhance Health Group, an addiction treatment center in Tustin, CA, we understand the critical role that effective communication plays in the recovery journey. One evidence-based approach that has proven to be immensely successful is Motivational Interviewing (MI).

  • Understanding treatmentOctober 19, 20236 min read

    Mindfulness and Meditation for Mental health

    In today’s world, where stress and distractions are abundant, finding solace and achieving mental well-being have become crucial for individuals.

  • Understanding treatmentOctober 17, 20234 min read

    Does Psychotherapy Work? Exploring Mental Health Solutions

    Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a client, patient, family, couple, or group. It aims to enable individuals to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more clearly.

Explainers

Plain guides to mood and personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, and stress before burnout.

  • ExplainersJuly 22, 20263 min read

    Understanding Mood Disorders

    Mood disorders are pervasive and can significantly impair one’s quality of life, but Enhance Health Group in Tustin, CA is dedicated to providing comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment to address both mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

  • ExplainersJuly 22, 20265 min read

    Understanding Personality Disorders

    Welcome to Enhance Health Group, a reputable treatment center in Tustin, CA, where we prioritize the well-being of individuals struggling with various mental health conditions.

  • ExplainersSeptember 30, 20268 min read

    How to Recognize and Address Trauma

    Addressing trauma starts with recognizing its signs, such as intrusive memories, avoidance, feeling constantly on guard, or emotional numbness.

  • ExplainersSeptember 30, 202610 min read

    Coping Mechanisms For Stress and Anxiety

    Healthy coping mechanisms for anxiety include slow breathing, grounding, progressive muscle relaxation, regular physical activity, steady sleep, and time with people you trust. Skills from cognitive behavioral therapy help with anxious thoughts.

In the community

News about the events and organizations Enhance supports outside treatment.

  • In the communityJuly 22, 20262 min read

    Enhance Health Group Partners with NAMI for the NAMIWalks

    Enhance Health Group is proud to announce our partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a leading grassroots organization dedicated to building better lives for individuals and families affected by mental illness

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