Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders in Addiction Several common mental health conditions are often present in addiction cases when it comes to co-occurring disorders and substance. The top five most common mental health disorders that often occur in conjunction with drug or alcohol...
Understanding the Intersection Between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse Often, mental health disorders and substance abuse go hand-in-hand, and close to 50 percent of those who have an underlying mental illness will also be struggling with addiction. For those struggling with...
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction Much has been discovered in recent years about the links between mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder frequently co-occur in individuals who suffer from addiction...
Coping With Anxiety Without Turning to Drugs and Alcohol When it comes to treating drug addiction, alcoholism, and other forms of substance use disorder, it is not enough to treat the most obvious signs of abuse. In order for drug and alcohol...
Self Medicating Is a Common Cause of Drug and Alcohol Abuse For people experiencing anxiety, depression, pain, stress, trauma, and all sorts of other life challenges, it’s so easy to pick up a drink, swallow a pill, or use some other substance...
Depression and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic If you ask a group of addiction treatment specialists what is most critical to long-term success in recovery, they are likely to tell you the same thing: a healthy support system and solid real-life friendships....
The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Close to half of those who struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction also toil with an underlying and often undiagnosed mental health disorder. This co-occurring disorder is often the driving force behind...
Caring for Your Mental Health is of Utmost Importance Many individuals underestimate how much the state of their mental health affects everything else in their lives, from relationships to addiction. If your mental health is suffering then you will not be in...
Getting Ready for the Road Ahead When an individual has made the decision to seek treatment for their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be prepared for the challenges ahead. Recovering from addiction is not easy and it will take a...
Addicts Exhibit Certain Traits There are certain characteristics that individuals exhibit that can indicate a drug or alcohol abuse issue. When an individual that you know well has turned to drugs or alcohol, it is almost immediately apparent that their behavior, attitude,...
