Mental Health Awareness Month has a long and meaningful history, dating back to its first recognition in 1949. In our present times, its significance has only grown deeper. Now, more than ever, it is crucial…
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Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
Dual diagnosis is a condition in which an individual experiences both substance abuse and a mental health disorder simultaneously. This combination can be incredibly complex and challenging to treat, as the two conditions can often…
The Surprising Connection between Addiction and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
The Connection Between Addiction and Mental Health Addiction is a complex disease that can have significant physical, emotional, and psychological effects on individuals. Often, addiction and mental health are intertwined, and individuals struggling with addiction…
ADHD and Substance Abuse
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) represents a mental health condition that at first impacts brain development in young children. The result of ADHD is a diminished capacity to pay attention and a loss of self-control,…
Developmental Trauma Therapy and Addiction
Did you know that a traumatic event in childhood can later lead to a life of addiction? Although several different factors can trigger an addictive lifestyle, childhood trauma represents one of the leading causes of…
The Dangers of Self-Medication for Coronavirus Anxiety
Since March 2020, when we started hearing about confirmed COVID-19 cases, unfortunately, many of us have been dealing with coronavirus anxiety in the United States and worldwide. There are specific underlying causes for this anxiety…
High Functioning Anxiety and Self-Medication
It’s normal for everyone to have occasional anxiety, but a person with an anxiety disorder will experience intense, ongoing worry and a sense of fear about everyday situations. Some people with anxiety disorders will also…
PTSD, Veterans and Substance Abuse
The PTSD veterans deal with is a widespread and often debilitating problem stemming from military service. Veterans with PTSD will tend to have trouble at home and work and throughout their everyday life when it’s…
Why People Consider A Renowned Mental Health Center?
Whether you need sublocade opioid treatment, or meth detox, a renowned mental health center should be your choice. There are many types of detoxification programs. The most effective one is a medically supervised one. For…
Suicide Hotline: The Connection Between Depression/Addiction
Three things are often profoundly interwoven with one another – addiction, depression, and suicide. Many people who call a suicide hotline, for example, struggle with not only depression and suicide ideation but also substance abuse…