A dual diagnosis occurs when both a mental health disorder and substance abuse problem co-occur. People often self-medicate when dealing with mental health issues which…
One of the best methods of addressing one’s current situation is to revisit past traumas. Trauma is stored in both the body and the mind.…
Drug and alcohol addiction causes damage to many aspects of life. It creates turmoil in relationships and makes it hard to do things once loved.…
Each May, those that struggle with mental health issues and their loved ones hope to bring awareness to mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month.…
Those who struggle with substance use and depression face many risks to both physical and mental health if they don’t seek treatment. With proper treatment,…
Just like the chicken and the egg, the conversation about whether anxiety or substance use comes first is ongoing. No one can say whether anxiety…
There are many reasons why a person might choose to use drugs or alcohol. People often turn to them for social occasions, pain relief, experimentation,…
There are many options to choose from when it comes to getting treatment for a substance use disorder. Sometimes, medication is a part of the…
Too often, women may experience trauma and not get appropriate treatment for it. In such instances, those women may turn to drugs or alcohol to…
Every year, International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements around the world. Sadly, in many areas of life and locations, women don’t have equal footing with…
