The state of our mental health is one of the most important factors a person should consider, as it can have an effect on each decision and aspect of our lives. How we see the world, ourselves, and life’s big picture can determine what is in store for us. The recent pandemic has no doubt […]
It may be difficult to diagnose co-occurring conditions because addiction symptoms can obscure symptoms of mental illness, and mental illness symptoms can be confused with addiction symptoms. Having a mental illness only worsens the problem of seeking treatment due to the belief that their only symptoms are from one disorder, not any two or more. […]
Addiction to technology is a relatively new phenomenon, but it is one of the fastest growing addictions that we have ever seen. Today’s technology devices ensure that we never have to spend a moment fully immersed in reality should we choose it. Or in another perspective, we can choose to live in another reality whether […]
The combination of advancement of video games and more time spent at home, such as the pandemic the world is still recovering from in many ways, can lead to disaster for some. Video games and their presence in today’s world, are having a huge impact on our generation to come. Untreated video game addiction can […]
Hello, my name is Chandlar Coskrey and I am a primary therapist at Omega Recovery. I have been with Omega for almost a year now and I can honestly say this treatment center is special. As a therapist it is rare to find a place that encourages innovation and creativity. Omega has always supported me […]
Hello, my name is Gabrielle Konyak and I am the Clinical Program Coordinator at Omega Recovery. I am currently licensed as an LPC-A, I have been working in the field for about two years. My clinical experience has centered around treatment of dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders. I am always eager to speak […]
Hello! My name is Madison Hamm, and I am the current Clinical Director of Omega Recovery. Part of my journey with Omega has been working closely with Dr. Kardaras to consistently build, improve and innovate within the field of technology addiction. What I have found in my experience with technology addiction is that it is […]
In the modern digital age we’ve seen an epidemic spike in psychiatric disorders–especially amongst young adults, and the COVID pandemic didn’t help. Record rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, personality disorders, substance abuse, overdoses, increased ADHD and overall malaise have sky-rocketed. Since Covid unfortunately, depression rates have tripled, anxiety rates have hit record levels and suicides […]
Those of us born before 1983 remember a time when there were no phones except for our house phone and payphones that were near almost every gas station. That being said, the world of phones we live with today are quite a different reality. What started as a device that connects us to family and […]
There is a risk of abuse and addiction whenever someone uses drugs or alcohol, no matter their genetics or background. And everyone is at risk of developing a substance abuse disorder, regardless of how much they use. Hence the importance of recognizing unhealthy habits that lead to dangerous behaviors, no matter for yourself or a […]
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