When Trauma and Addiction Are Linked
Trauma and addiction are ever-growing issues in our country and the link between them is now more prominent than ever. Addiction usually does not just begin on its own...
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6 Common Co-Occurring Disorders With Substance Abuse
A co-occurring disorder is when a patient suffers from a substance use disorder and a mental health condition. Although a large percentage of people with addictions have co-occurring disorders,...Read More
How to Handle a Loved One with PTSD and the Danger Signs of Relapse
If you are in a relationship with someone dealing with PTSD, you face unique challenges. Not only do you want to care for and nurture your loved one who...Read More
Why US Veterans Need Long Term Care for Addiction Treatment
Veterans are the heroes of our nation. Sometimes, though, defending our country comes at a high price. Even when our troops make it home physically healthy, many experience psychological...Read More
Why Listening During Addiction Recovery Speaks Volumes
There is a big difference between “hearing” and “listening.” Two people can have a conversation, but a person that is only hearing the other person and not really listening...Read More
The Struggle in Admitting the Need for Addiction Help and Getting on Medication
It can be very difficult for a person to admit that he or she has a substance abuse problem, but it can be equally as stressful to accept the...Read More
What Is Cyclical Depression? Cyclothymia, Dysthymia, Chronic Depression and Depressive Disorders
Cyclical depression, or “recurrent depression,” can occur, abate and reoccur throughout the span of a person’s life. It can be difficult to self-diagnose, since emotions fluctuate. Cyclical depression often...Read More
Trauma and PTSD: Dual Diagnosis Treatment Helps PTSD and Addiction
The world has only recently begun to recognize the serious and long-lasting effects that traumatic experiences have on an individual. The effects of trauma and PTSD have long been...Read More
Agoraphobia and Substance Abuse: Differences and Similarities to Anxiety and Codependency
Sometimes I can’t leave my house. I want to. I want to take my son to the movies and go on lunch dates. I want to shop at Walmart...Read More
The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Successful Addiction Recovery
When someone has an addiction and a mental health illness, it is called a dual diagnosis. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), about one-third...Read More
