We often hear of how depression is tied to drinking. Some people who suffer from depression turn to alcohol to feel better. As a result, people who suffer from depression are more likely than others to abuse or become dependent on alcohol. However, i...
Underneath most addictions, there are mental and emotional factors that drive a person to abuse substances in the first place. When it comes to trauma, there is a distinct correlation between substance abuse, addiction, and childhood trauma. After al...
Stress is a normal part of everyday life. Some individuals are able to manage stress with practical, easy-to-implement coping skills such as exercise, breathing exercises, and meditation. However, stress affects people differently, and some individua...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy used to help individuals address a range of dual diagnosis mental health disorders such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, suicidal ideations, and substance abuse disorders. This specific type of thera...
A common misconception about substance use disorders and mental illness is that detox and treatment are the only things required to achieve long term sobriety. However, treating co-occurring disorders is often more complex. Instead, it requires a con...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder. Individuals with OCD suffer from repetitive thought patterns that lead to fear and anxiety. These individuals will frequently demonstrate ritualistic behavior patterns that are unique...
According to a recent survey in 2010, over 45% of individuals struggling with addiction, have also been diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, refer to the combination of substance abuse and the ...
People feel anxiety for a number of reasons, but commonly anxiety arises before moments of uncertainty. Some may experience severe anxiety before taking a test, moving into a new house, before a public speaking engagement, or even simply in a crowd o...
A large number of people who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction also have co-occurring bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder causes individuals to experience intense mood swings that consist of manic emotional highs and depressive lows. While people...
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We provide individuals all over the country with the opportunity to achieve the gift of lasting sobriety.
