The strength of personal and romantic relationships is truly put to the test in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse. Marriages—or other, long-term, committed relationships—and substance abuse don’t mix. If your partner drinks too much, the effect is felt by his or her spouse and children, friends, relatives, and coworkers.
ADHD is a tricky disorder. Most people are familiar with the generic symptoms of ADHD, which include trouble focusing, impulsive actions and hyperactivity. But ADHD can manifest in other ways too. Sometimes, it can be paralyzing; an overwhelmed state can quickly progress to what looks like depression or lack of
If a loved one has been diagnosed with addiction and another mental health disorder, it’s natural to have questions and concerns. The dual diagnosis may seem overwhelming. However, getting an accurate and specific diagnosis, even if it involves more than one mental health condition, allows people to get effective care.
Becoming stuck in the cycle of addiction is one of the most painful experiences imaginable. If you struggle with chronic relapse, you might feel completely hopeless. You want to achieve recovery, but your addiction just feels too strong. No matter how many inpatient programs you complete, therapy sessions you attend,
Neurofeedback Therapy has become increasingly popular in the addiction treatment community. Neurofeedback is a form of therapy that uses feedback from brainwave information to help individuals regain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Neurofeedback treatment can help people with addiction issues by allowing them to recognize patterns of thinking
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced-based therapy program that has been proven to help individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse recover from their addictions and live healthier lives. DBT utilizes cognitive behavioral treatment techniques like mindfulness, which enable individuals to better manage painful emotions and gain insight into
More than 7 million people have a dual diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder and another mental health condition. But the substance abuse disorder can cloud the signs of the dual diagnosis. When you’re in the throes of addiction, the substance abuse problem can seem like the most pressing issue
Approximately 38% of people with substance abuse disorder have a concurrent mental health disorder. People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder than individuals with other anxiety, mood or psychotic disorders. Therefore, it’s important to understand the link between bipolar disorder and addiction. How
When two or more mental illnesses occur together, it’s known as a dual diagnosis. It’s not uncommon for people with substance use disorder to be diagnosed with depression, and vice versa. Substance use disorder can worsen symptoms of depression, and signs of depression can make a substance use disorder worse.
Does alcohol age you? If you struggle with alcohol abuse, it’s not just the hangover making you feel achy and look haggard. You could be suffering from the aging effects of alcohol. Alcohol impacts your health on many levels, and the effects of alcohol on skin and aging can make
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