Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Rehab facilities come in all shapes and sizes, and they vary in their ability to treat different diagnoses. With so many options, how can you find the substance abuse program that’s right for you? Read on to discover...
Many times, the connection between substance abuse and mental health is a case of the chicken or the egg. Did the substance abuse begin because of emotional or mental strain, or has the alcohol or drugs led to mental health issues? Both situations could be true....
Addiction is devastating in how it affects the mind, body, and spirit. But just how deeply a patient’s life and well-being have been compromised isn’t often revealed until sobriety begins. This is especially apparent when an underlying diagnosis, such as depression or...
George was recently diagnosed with a dual diagnosis. He checked himself into a treatment center for alcoholics and was surprised when the therapist told him that he has a dual diagnosis of alcohol abuse and anxiety. At first, George was confused, but as he talked more...
Many of us know that trauma can dramatically affect the people’s lives. Phrases like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and “fight-or-flight” have become destigmatized and more common in our everyday language. In many ways, it can be easy to forget the full spectrum of...
There’s an undeniable relationship between mental illness and substance abuse, and regular rehab doesn’t provide sufficient treatment for people who are struggling with both. Dual diagnosis treatment, on the other hand, targets both the addiction and the...
