Anxiety and Addiction in Women
Anxiety and addiction often appear together, especially when it comes to female clients. Like any other dual diagnosis, it is very important that both anxiety and addiction are addressed and treated at the same time in order to achieve the most successful results in recovery. An Anxiety and Addiction Dual Diagnosis Many female clients receive […]
Dual Diagnosis: Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness
A dual diagnosis is when an alcohol or drug addiction is coupled with at least one mental illness such as depression or anxiety. For effective treatment of alcoholism or drug addiction, the mental illness must be treated as well. There is no need for shame. There are millions in your shoes if you suffer from […]
Depression and Alcoholism: Why the Link?
Depression and alcoholism have a strong link to each other, particularly in women. Scientific studies show that women who are binge drinkers have higher rates of depression than men do. However, drinking does not necessarily lead to depression; it can be a symptom or a method of self-medication. A cycle can quickly develop, forging a […]
Anxiety and Addiction: Why Are Women at High Risk?
Anxiety and addiction often develop together, although it is difficult to determine which comes first. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and may turn to addictive substances as a coping mechanism. Although anxiety does not necessarily cause addiction (and vice-versa), 20 percent of Americans with an anxiety […]
Understanding the Link Between Depression and Alcohol Abuse
Depression and alcohol often go hand in hand, requiring a special sort of treatment for addicts. A significant number of women diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with alcohol abuse or addiction. Similarly, a large number of women with an addiction eventually are diagnosed as being clinically depressed. The stark reality is that depression and […]
The Link Between Depression and Alcohol in Women
Depression and alcohol abuse often occur together. Alcohol has a sedative effect on the brain and tends to decrease feelings of anxiety that often occur when a woman is feeling down. This depression can be caused by external factors or might be due to actual physical changes in the brain. Although depression and alcohol, particularly […]
Coping with Anxiety and Depression After Drug Rehab
Anxiety and depression are two common illnesses that affect women with substance abuse and addiction problems. Neither illness causes the other, so we call these co-occurring or dual diagnosis disorders since they often occur side-by-side. According to a report published by the American Medical Association, thirty-seven percent of alcohol abusers and fifty-three percent of drug […]
Tips For Dealing With Depression
Depression by definition is a mood disorder in which intense feelings of sadness, loss, anger or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer. It can drain your energy, be incredibly self-defeating, suck up your motivation and leave you wondering how on earth you’re going to make it through the day. If you’re feeling […]
Sexual Abuse and Addiction
Sexual abuse is arguably one of the most emotionally scarring traumas that a person can suffer. The effects of sexual abuse can present themselves for years after the actual event. It has been shown that sexual abuse can both lead to and stem from an addiction to and abuse of drugs and alcohol. Studies have […]
Anxiety in Women Steadily Increasing
Feelings of anxiety in women and men can be incredibly normal. Anxiety can help you stay out of harm’s way, prepare you for important events like a business presentation or an exam at school, and it can even subconsciously warn you when you’re in a potentially dangerous situation. However, when the feelings of anxiety persist […]