Substance abuse can have serious effects on your life, health, and relationships. When you have an addiction problem, it can be difficult to admit that you need help. However, recognizing the signs that you need a drug rehab program can be crucial to turning your life around. Let’s examine some common signs that you may…
Addiction is a complex and challenging issue that affects not only the person struggling with it but also their friends and loved ones. If you have a friend who is struggling with addiction, you probably feel helpless and unsure of what to do to help. Let’s take a look at why people become addicted to…
Opioids are one of the most abused drugs in the United States. They account for thousands of overdose deaths every year. However, opioid is a broad term, which can apply to several different types of drugs. Among the many types of opioids on the streets, heroin and fentanyl are two that lead to many overdoses…
Addiction is often driven by mental health symptoms or diagnoses, and addiction can also feed into worsening mental health. Meth addiction is no exception. Methamphetamines cause high levels of dopamine to be released in the brain, causing the brain to lessen its own dopamine production. Over time, dependency on meth can mean more difficulty with…
Addiction is a progressive disease that worsens over time the longer a person continues to use substances. As a person continues to drink or use drugs, the components of the body stop working properly. Over time, organ damage can occur. Cognitive function may decline. Figuring out ways to catch addiction early is important. In fact,…
Alcohol addiction is unfortunately all too common across the United States. Millions of people struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction every year. Many of those people fail to get the help and intervention they need. Even for people who seek treatment, relapse is all too common. To that end, remember that the work in recovery…
You already know what alcohol abuse looks like, and you thought you and your family would be okay dealing with it. However, you’ve started to realize that your loved one has developed an addiction. No longer just an alcohol abuser, they’re now alcohol dependent. Do you know how to live with an alcoholic? What can…
A mood disorder is a blanket term used to describe the class of serious mental illnesses which includes all types of depression and bipolar disorders. Mood disorders primarily affect a person’s emotional state and can be disruptive to leading a normal life. If someone is struggling with depression or bipolar disorder, it would be best…
The winter blues are not uncommon, but for some individuals, they can become more intense and lead to seasonal depression. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in the winter months due to the lack of sunlight. If you suffer from this mood disorder, you are not alone. Millions of people…
Mental illnesses and substance abuse often go hand in hand. When a person is suffering from one condition, it can be difficult to diagnose and treat the other. Dual diagnosis treatment is a type of therapy that focuses on treating co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders simultaneously. Let’s explore what dual diagnosis treatment is,…
