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7 Things You Need to Know About Co-Occurring Disorders

In recent years co-occurring disorders have been gaining more and more attention. Previously referred to as dual diagnosis, a co-occurring disorder is the presence of a mental health disorder along with substance abuse. This condition often…

Three Practices to Change Your Relationship with Yourself

Addiction, Mental Health

For many of us, our addiction is filled with thoughts and behaviors that cause harm to ourselves and those around us. Part of the difficulty we face getting sober is that often we beat ourselves up for our behavior, past and present. We are…

Honesty

Addiction, Recovery

In twelve step programs and other recovery programs as well, there are sets of principles which serve as a guiding force for the addict or alcoholic newly entering recovery. Behind each step, or monumental outline services a principle or a description…

9 Ways to Fulfill Your Basic Needs

Addiction, Mental Health, Wellness

If you have ever taken a psychology class you have probably learned at least something about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In case you can’t remember or need a little refresher, here is what it’s all about: you need to fulfill your basic…

Stigma of Mental Illness

Mental Health

Long before recovery, rehabs, and relocating to California, I suffered from crippling depression. I used to ask myself constantly, "Can a person go to rehab for depression?" As a child, sometimes getting out of bed seemed impossible. I remember…

Alternative to Psychiatric Hospital

Mental Health, Psychiactric, Treatment

When a serious mental health condition results in significant impairment it is appropriate to explore therapeutic solutions that offer a higher level of care than outpatient care. A residential mental health program provides an alternative to…

What to Do When You Have Anxiety About Going to Work

Anxiety, Mental Health, Therapy

The feelings of anxiety do not begin with the morning alarm bell. Nope, the anxiety about going to work is felt throughout the night with fitful, restless sleep. The mere idea of entering the workplace triggers waves of stress that threaten…

How to Manage Chronic Fatigue and Anxiety

Anxiety, Mental Health, Treatment

Anxiety can leave us feeling perpetually wound and on edge. In fact, it is common to picture someone with anxiety as super high strung and irritable, ready to pounce. In reality, living with an anxiety disorder can be absolutely draining. Chronic…

Meth Induced Psychosis – Withdrawal, Symptoms, and Treatment

Addiction, Meth

Introduction Methamphetamine is a stimulant that can be consumed orally, intravenously, or nasally. Methamphetamine is similar in chemical formation to amphetamine, the common drug used to treat ADHD. Forms of methamphetamine are referred to…

The Connection Between Bipolar and Alcohol Abuse

Addiction, Alcohol, Bipolar, Mental Health

While the association between a mood disorder and co-occurring alcoholism is well established, the most prevalent dual diagnosis is the one involving bipolar disorder and alcohol. Although the science behind this particular comorbidity isn’t…

Dual Diagnosis Treatment: What Is It?

Treatment

For a long time, people experiencing the symptoms of mental health disorders where treated separately from those needing help with drug or alcohol abuse. Mental illnesses were sometimes ignored or those with overlapping conditions were frequently…

When Depression Becomes Debilitating

Depression, Mental Health, Treatment

Is There a Difference Between Bipolar and Manic Depression?

Bipolar, Mental Health

When wondering what is the difference between bipolar and manic depression it can be a bit confusing. These two terms are still used interchangeably, leaving the impression that they are two distinct mental health disorders. In reality, manic…

9 Benefits of Art Therapy

Mental Health, Therapy

Art has the ability to inspire people and make them see things from a different perspective. Whether it’s painting a portrait, writing a story or playing a piece of music, art stimulates the brain and encourages positive actions in people’s…

Skyrocketing Online Purchases of Alcohol and Increased Drinking During Coronavirus

Alcohol, Coronavirus, Mental Health, Stress, Treatment

In the early days of the coronavirus stay-at-home orders, it kind of took on a sense of one big vacation party. People were suddenly thrust into isolation with little time to prepare psychologically—or practically—for the adventure that…

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7 Things You Need to Know About Co-Occurring Disorders

Three Practices to Change Your Relationship with Yourself

Honesty

9 Ways to Fulfill Your Basic Needs

Stigma of Mental Illness

Alternative to Psychiatric Hospital

What to Do When You Have Anxiety About Going to Work

How to Manage Chronic Fatigue and Anxiety

Meth Induced Psychosis – Withdrawal, Symptoms, and Treatment

The Connection Between Bipolar and Alcohol Abuse

Dual Diagnosis Treatment: What Is It?

When Depression Becomes Debilitating

Is There a Difference Between Bipolar and Manic Depression?

9 Benefits of Art Therapy

Skyrocketing Online Purchases of Alcohol and Increased Drinking During Coronavirus

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