Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Addiction
Substance use disorders and mental health disorders frequently occur together, a state known as comorbidity. Learn how dual diagnosis treatment can help address both.
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Anxiety and Addiction: Dual Diagnosis
Anxiety and addiction as a dual diagnosis is rarely discussed. As the most common mental illness in the United States, anxiety disorder affects 40 million adults or 19% of...Read More
Cyclical Depression: Cyclothymia, Dysthymia, Chronic Depression and Depressive Disorder
Depression can come in various forms, but one of the most prevalent examples is cyclical depression. Depending on various factors, ranging from dual diagnoses to seasonal changes, the symptoms...Read More
A Closer Look at Personality Disorders and Addiction
Those with personality disorders are often painted in books, movies, TV shows, and even news articles as unstable, manipulative, cold/calculating, and even “evil.” While a logical and rational person...Read More
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...Read More
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
