In the fight against the opioid crisis, many are looking to control the opioid epidemic effectively. One new approach to treating addiction to opioids is
The rise in popularity and the legalization of cannabis products have expanded the different ways we consume cannabis. Nowadays, you can find brownies, gummies, hash,
In many ways, a dual diagnosis is the most common diagnosis in addiction treatment centers. Yet, most of the time, people are unaware of their
Roughly 38% of the 20.3 million adults with a substance use disorder have a mental illness. Likewise, 18% of people with mental illness also have
In the United States, over 4 million people struggle with a borderline personality disorder. While borderline personality disorder (BPD) isn’t as discussed as other mental
Depression can increase the risk of countless chronic illnesses, including substance abuse. Estimates believe about a third of people with depression also struggle with drug
Many individuals struggling with a substance use disorder are also diagnosed with a mental illness, and vice versa. The connection between mental health and addiction
Addiction is a highly complex disease that we continue to learn more about as we go. It’s very common for someone struggling with a substance
Drug-induced psychosis might seem rare or only the result of severe, heavy drug use. But the truth is that it can result from many common
When someone suffers from addiction alongside a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, they face a hard, long road to recovery. Struggling with mental illness alongside substance abuse can increase the risk of overdose, suicide, self-harm, and relapse. Addressing both conditions is a core part of recovery for those who suffer from dual diagnosis disorders.
Dual diagnosis is defined by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) as a term used to describe an individual who has a mood disorder such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder and a problem with alcohol or drugs. Even though treatment for substance abuse and alcoholism has been around for over 100 years, the dual diagnosis didn’t become accepted until the mid-1980s. Learn more about this treatment program and see if it is right for you.
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