by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
Does Social Media Foster Narcissism and Loneliness? “I scroll through perfect lives, perfect pictures, perfect people and I wonder if I’m the only one who feels completely alone.” In some ways, social media has succeeded in fostering friendships and eliminating...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
Identifying and Managing Delusional Disorders in Rehabilitation Settings “They’re after me.” “The cameras are hidden in the walls.” “I know you’re part of it too.” Delusions are not only beliefs—they are a lens, a distorting lens. They color every notion, every...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
Identifying Triggers: Preventing Relapse Before It Happens “It wasn’t the drink that came first, it was the silence. The memory. The tension in my chest I didn’t know what to do with.” This is where SMART Recovery online can help break that silence and offer a path...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
The First Step to Recovery: Why Admitting Is the Hardest Part “I’m not addicted.All I’m doing is going through a difficult time. “I can stop anytime I want.” “It’s not as horrible as it appears.” These are the covert lies we tell...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
Are You Addicted to Chaos? The Link Between Trauma and Drama “It’s not that I wanted chaos, it just felt familiar. Stillness made me anxious. Peace felt like a trick. So I kept choosing the storm.” Some people chase highs. Others chase order. But then there are those...
by Dr. Natarajan Elangovan | May 26, 2025 | Drug Rehabilitation
What is Dual Diagnosis? The Overlap Between Addiction and Mental Illness “I tried treating my depression. Then I tried quitting the drugs. But nothing worked until someone looked at both, together.” Feeling like you’re being tugged in two different directions is...
