Family Friday: Dual Diagnosis Treatment- Co-Occurring Addiction & Mental Illness
Dual Diagnosis is when addiction and mental illness go hand in hand. Addicts may use substances to ease the symptoms of their mental health disorder, or, alternately, the symptoms themselves may be exacerbated by the addiction. These mental health problems may include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder among others. If an addict seeks treatment for only their substance abuse problem and not for the underlying mental health problem, a full recovery will be all but impossible.
Complete Your Addiction Treatment with a Winning Mindset
Addiction treatment odds for success are significantly increased if you have the right attitude – a winning mindset. Find out just what a winning mindset entails.
My Teenager Needs a Substance Abuse Program: What Can I Do?
Substance abuse program options are available to help your teen begin the journey of recovery. Help support the successful recovery of your son or daughter with honesty, trust, tact and sensitivity.
Recovery Month Events
September is Recovery Month! We’re participating in a variety of events around the country in support of recovery. Our schedule is below, hope to see you at one of the events!
What Not To Do Before Entering a Substance Abuse Program
Substance abuse program clients can sometimes make poor choices prior to beginning treatment. Here are five things not to do before entering your substance abuse program!
Alcohol Addiction: Returning to Safe Ground
Alcohol addiction can do funny things to your brain. It can make you believe that things are hopeless, and that you can’t do anything to turn your life around. Don’t listen to that negative voice in your head; even if you’re suffering from alcohol addiction, it’s not too late to return to safe ground.
Does It Really Matter Which Drug Rehabilitation Program I Pick?
Drug rehabilitation program options do have an impact on your odds for success. Learn the factors that count and the program offerings and rehabilitation center characteristics to look for.
Does My Husband Need an Alcohol Treatment Program?
An alcohol treatment program is an option that may turn your husband’s life around. Are you unsure your husband or other loved one needs treatment for alcohol abuse and addiction? Let’s take a look at five signs he may need an alcohol treatment program.
Florida Drug Rehab Shows You What Happens if You Keep Using
Florida drug rehab shares the facts about the fate of clients who decide to forego treatment and recovery and continue to use drugs. Heroin and other drugs may not be used forever. They have a short timeline without treatment, leading to the eventual early demise of users. The good news is that it’s never too late to seek help to turn things around. Take the steps to stop your drug addiction so you can improve your health for the long run and literally save your life.
Do I Have a Dual Diagnosis?
What’s a dual diagnosis and how do you know if you have one? First, a dual diagnosis is when an addiction and mental illness co-exist in the same person. There isn’t one fixed type of dual diagnosis, because it can refer to any number of combinations, including anxiety and addiction, depression and addiction, bipolar disorder and addiction, and so on. If you suspect you have a dual diagnosis, don’t panic. You’re not alone, and treatment is available for you.