group learns about the addictive behaviors that lead to addiction treatment

Addictive Behaviors

If you or someone close to you has battled drug addiction, you know how draining it can get. Addictive behaviors can wreak havoc on your relationships, your finances, and your physical health. Addiction is a disease, and like any disease, requires treatment. For the vast majority of individuals who struggle with substance abuse and addictive…

woman with head in hands slumped against a wall has mental disorders from drug use

Mental Disorders From Drug Use

Substance abuse causes many problems, but some problems come along with the drug use. For example, addiction creates a psychological dependence that can often develop into mental illness. Other times, addiction’s effect on one’s life causes disorders like depression. Mental disorders from drug use may include actual mental illnesses and conditions that mimic these problems.…