drug rehab information

Drug Rehab Information Explained

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Treatment Approaches For Drug Addiction Having access to drug rehab information is key to getting the treatment needed for a substance use disorder. When you develop dependence or addiction to a substance, you’ll begin to feel that you…
alcohol and mental health

Ways Alcohol Can Affect Your Mental Health

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Many people enjoy a drink or two after a long day or when socializing with friends. Alcohol can certainly lighten the mood in many scenarios. While a few drinks here and there aren’t overly concerning, many people consume too much alcohol. Living…
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers California

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers California

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Learn about how dual diagnosis treatment centers in California help those with both mental health and substance use disorders. The term dual diagnosis refers to the presence of both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder…
substance abuse evaluation

What is Substance Abuse Evaluation?

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When You Notice Signs of a Substance Use Problem it is Best to be Assessed and Treated as Early as You Can. If your substance use has begun to get away from you it is likely time to get a read on it. An addiction expert can walk you through…
what is a Co-Occurring Disorder

7 Things You Need to Know About Co-Occurring Disorders

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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…
Dual Diagnosis connection

Dual Diagnosis: The Connection Between Mental Health & Addiction

The National Alliance on Mental Illness defines mental illness as a condition that affects an individual's thoughts, feelings or mood and which may impact the ability to relate to other people.1 Genetics, environment and lifestyle are all factors…
discomfort is the price of admission

Discomfort: The Price of Admission

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Discomfort is the price of admission into a state of spiritual growth and emotional stability in recovery. So often we look at pain or discomfort as a source of suffering and naturally are opposed to the sensation. Sensations that make us uncomfortable…
substance abuse and mental health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health: Understanding the Link

When someone suffering from a mental illness is also diagnosed with a substance use disorder, the combination is known as co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis. Co-occurring disorders are very common, and understanding the link between…