Dual Diagnosis
Health professionals give a dual diagnosis when a patient is found to suffer from a mental health disorder along with substance addiction. When there are co-occurring disorders, each issue needs to be addressed for a full and lasting recovery. Get the facts on other disorders commonly intertwined that may require a dual diagnosis.
Planning Your Recovery Future: Mental Health Considerations
By Isabel SachsSponsored Post Mental health and substance use are closely linked. People who face mental health challenges may turn to substan... Continue Reading
Sponsored Post Mental health and substance use are closely linked. People who face mental health challenges may turn to substan... Continue Reading
How Disruptive Behavior Disorder & Substance Misuse Affect One Another
By Dawn HurleyThe combination of a SUD and a DBD can not only drastically affect someone's quality of life, but also complicate the treatment... Continue Reading
The combination of a SUD and a DBD can not only drastically affect someone's quality of life, but also complicate the treatment... Continue Reading
Can EMDR Therapy Help Those Suffering From a Dual Diagnosis?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is psychotherapy that promotes healing from the emotional distress that tr... Continue Reading
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is psychotherapy that promotes healing from the emotional distress that tr... Continue Reading
Is Vaping Linked to Clinical Depression?
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.A recent study found that individuals who reported vaping had a greater chance of also reporting a comorbid history of clinical... Continue Reading
A recent study found that individuals who reported vaping had a greater chance of also reporting a comorbid history of clinical... Continue Reading
How to Overcome Addiction Following Postpartum Depression
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.There's no doubt that parenting is a difficult feat. Struggling with a past or current addiction, however, can bring a whole ne... Continue Reading
There's no doubt that parenting is a difficult feat. Struggling with a past or current addiction, however, can bring a whole ne... Continue Reading
Differentiating Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorders
By Rebecca KovacsBP and BPD are widely stigmatized through public misconception, and lumping the two disorders as one certainly doesn't help. Continue Reading
BP and BPD are widely stigmatized through public misconception, and lumping the two disorders as one certainly doesn't help. Continue Reading
Study Suggests Opioid Abuse May Result in Anxiety Sensitivity
By Rebecca KovacsAnxiety sensitivity is a fear of anxiety-induced physical sensations. Continue Reading
Anxiety sensitivity is a fear of anxiety-induced physical sensations. Continue Reading
The Link Between ACE, Insomnia, and Other Mental Ailments
By Rebecca KovacsPeople who’ve suffered Adverse Childhood Experiences are at risk for developing chronic health conditions. Continue Reading
People who’ve suffered Adverse Childhood Experiences are at risk for developing chronic health conditions. Continue Reading
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: How BDD Can Trigger Substance Abuse
By Erica LeeWhat is body dysmorphia? And how does it relate to social media, mental health, and substance abuse? Continue Reading
What is body dysmorphia? And how does it relate to social media, mental health, and substance abuse? Continue Reading
Opioids and Suicide: Linking America’s 2 Deadliest Epidemics
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.For the first time in American history, the chances of dying from an opioid overdose have surpassed the odds of dying in a moto... Continue Reading
For the first time in American history, the chances of dying from an opioid overdose have surpassed the odds of dying in a moto... Continue Reading
Study Shows Commonly Used Meds May Be Linked To Depression
By Dawn HurleyLong-term use of over-the-counter medications used to treat acid reflux and allergy symptoms carry the risk of depression. Continue Reading
Long-term use of over-the-counter medications used to treat acid reflux and allergy symptoms carry the risk of depression. Continue Reading
Unraveling the Complexity of Addiction and Mental Health
By Dawn HurleyOverlapping symptoms of mental health disorders and addiction make it hard to determine the cause of each. Continue Reading
Overlapping symptoms of mental health disorders and addiction make it hard to determine the cause of each. Continue Reading
Alexithymia: The Unsung Culprit of Depression and Addiction
Individuals with Alexithymia have a diminished ability to identify their emotions and express their feelings. Continue Reading
Individuals with Alexithymia have a diminished ability to identify their emotions and express their feelings. Continue Reading
Hypnotize Me: Hypnotherapy for Depression
By Dr. Carol Anderson, D.Min., ACSW, LMSWFor those who suffer from depression, hypnotherapy is definitely an adjunct methodology that should be explored. Continue Reading
For those who suffer from depression, hypnotherapy is definitely an adjunct methodology that should be explored. Continue Reading
What to Do After Experiencing Sexual Trauma
By Leia RiveraOne author recounts the time following her sexual assault and offers advice for other victims. Continue Reading
One author recounts the time following her sexual assault and offers advice for other victims. Continue Reading