What Is Dual Diagnosis?
Substance abuse and dependence rarely appear out of nowhere. Instead, it can develop because of related issues, many of which can impact mental health. What is dual diagnosis? Let’s consider…
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Women and Addiction: How Substance Use Disorder Affects Women Differently
How Addiction Develops Differently in Women If you are a woman living with a substance use disorder, it can help to know that your experience is not the same as…
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Low Self-Esteem and Addiction
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you or someone you love has substance use disorder, it’s important to understand the condition. You might know that taking a prescription for a long time builds a tolerance…
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Common Co-Occurring Issues Women Face
If you’re a woman dealing with drug or alcohol dependency, and you also have a behavior disorder, you have a dual diagnosis. Co-occurring issues are not uncommon, but it can…
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National Health Education Week 2018 Oct 16th – 20th
Since 1995, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has done National Health Education week with the Department of Health. This takes place the third week of October each year…
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Childhood Trauma: How it Affects Adults
You have heard that “children are resilient.” While true, you should never consider childhood trauma a minor issue. Whether it stems from abuse, neglect, or loss, trauma can affect someone…
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