Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting Americans today. Despite the prevalence of depression in society, far too many people fail to get the treatment they need to fully address this issue. Sometimes that’s due to a lack of knowledge, restricted access to care, financial concerns, or the societal pressure to…
Dual diagnosis is a common term in the addiction treatment community. But chances are, most people don’t know what dual diagnosis is. So what is dual diagnosis? Put simply, if someone is said to have a dual diagnosis, it means they have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. This…
When someone is said to have a dual diagnosis, it means they have a recognized mental health disorder simultaneously as a substance abuse disorder. Multiple conditions are common, as mental health and substance abuse overlap fundamentally. Struggling with one type of disorder does not guarantee that someone will develop the other. However, it happens often…
Group therapy is used often during substance abuse treatment. It is similar to individual therapy, except for involving a single therapist treating multiple clients simultaneously. Groups are typically kept to eight or fewer clients and are sometimes even more intimate with just three or four participants. This approach can be just as effective as individual…
Can you leave rehab whenever you want? Many people wonder about this question. They may have pictures in their mind of psychiatric wards where people are wrestled to the ground when they try to leave. But that just isn’t the reality of addiction and mental health treatment today. Checking yourself into rehab is entirely voluntary.…
For some time now, vaping has been touted by some experts as a safe alternative to cigarettes. Currently, the spread of vaping — especially among teens — has become a major public health issue. Some people struggling with the effects of vaping may even seek admittance into a drug addiction treatment program. But is professional…
Before you or someone you care about needs to consider trauma-informed substance abuse treatment programs to help them overcome an addiction, it may be worth dealing with long-unresolved trauma. Dealing with trauma means decreasing the chances of developing an addiction. But it can also help with overall health and wellness. For example, getting professional help…
If you or someone you care about is struggling with heroin abuse, you should consider getting admitted into a heroin addiction treatment program. Heroin is one of the most well-known opioid drugs in the world, and it’s an addictive substance that’s responsible for the opioid epidemic the U.S. is currently dealing with. However, despite the…
Have you ever encountered or been part of a family grieving? It can be difficult to grieve, and it’s also challenging to support someone grieving. While you can turn to words to comfort a grieving friend or family member, the best way to support someone dealing with grief is to just be there for them.…
Are you or someone you care about considering getting admitted into an alcohol or drug addiction treatment program? There’s no better time to get your facts straight and shatter the myths about addictive substances and addiction than the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). The NDAFW of 2022 happens between Monday, March 21 to…
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