The ongoing stress and uncertainty of COVID-19 has led to an increased demand for mental health services in the United States. Additionally, conditions like anxiety and depression aren’t the only mental health issues people are facing. Experts say misuse of alcohol and stimulants is also on the rise — and treatment centers are in a good position to help. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of June 2020, 13% of Americans reported starting or increasing substance use as a way of coping with stress or emotions related to COVID-19. Overdoses have also spiked since the onset of the pandemic.
Economic stress coupled with loneliness and general anxiety about the virus have been a major driver for the increase. As the stress increases, people have fewer ways to manage it, which is contributing to the uptick in substance abuse. To help increase accessibility and assist those who are often overlooked by the system, Eric Paskin, an entrepreneur who made his past addiction the focal point of his business, opened up a treatment facility in Canoga Park, California. Paskin is very passionate about his life’s mission to help recovering addicts like himself overcome addiction. By opening the doors to the Restore Health and Wellness Center, he shares his personal experience about the severe consequences of addiction. His past allows him to connect with recovering addicts and family members by instilling a sense of hope and making sure they are set up for success in society.
All team members at the Restore Health and Wellness share Paskin’s passion for helping people achieve sobriety. Their attention to detail is evident in the results they bring to the lives of people. The Restore Health and Wellness Center treats everything from alcohol and drug addiction, to behavioral addiction and co-occurring disorders. There is a diverse regimen of alternative therapies that are custom made for each individual, ranging from: art therapy, chiropractic care, exercise therapy, meditation, nutritional therapy, pain management, various wellness programs, and yoga therapy. Frequently, an addict has deeply rooted events, reason, or trauma from the past that cause them to use drugs. The Restore Health and Wellness Center has a dedicated team of professionals to help patients identify such an occurrence through their program, which can create a prosperous and sober future.
As someone who worked hard to achieve sobriety, Paskin believes that a patient must put in the time and effort to work through the motions to become a new person. He encourages addicts to not be ashamed of their use and that seeking help is the first step to new beginnings. Paskin instills his belief in addicts that sobriety is doable, and he shows that he is living proof that achieving and maintaining sobriety can take individuals to unparalleled heights that one previously thought were impossible. To learn more about Restore Health and Wellness Center and their offerings, visit their website.
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