Resources
Category: Drug Addiction
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Drugs and Depression
There is a strong correlation between people with depression and substance abuse- and it’s an issue that affects millions worldwide. Between prescribed over-the-counter medications or recreational use of hard substances,…
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What is Opioid Addiction?
The United States makes up 4.4% of the world’s population but consumes over 80% of the world’s opioids. In 2017, the opioid crisis was declared a nationwide Public Health Emergency…
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What are the Most Common Dual Diagnosis Disorders?
Alcohol or drugs are often used to self-medicate the oppressive symptoms of mental health problems. People often abuse substances to ease the pain of an undiagnosed psychological disorder, to cope…
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What are the 17 Symptoms of PTSD?
It’s natural to experience fear and distress during and after a traumatic event, such as a car accident or sexual assault. Fear is part of the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. Individuals…
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What Type of Help Might a Person with a Co-Occurring Disorder Need?
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that people with substance use disorders are at higher risk for developing one or more mental health disorders. This is why…
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Intervention for Drug Addiction
An addiction to drugs or alcohol is not a weakness – it’s an illness. The first step in helping a loved one who suffers from this illness is making the…
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Levels of Care for Substance Abuse Treatment
A whole continuum of care means that recovery is a process, and each person is on their own journey to lifelong sobriety. Depending on the level of treatment, care might…
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Depression and Addiction
Depression is a mental health condition that quite often co-occurs with substance abuse. The relationship between the two disorders is bi-directional, meaning that people who misuse drugs or alcohol are…
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Family Therapy for Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery is for more than the one wrestling with addiction – it’s also for their family. Family therapy is one way in which an addict’s family…
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How Does Nervous System Dysregulation Link To Addiction?
The relationship between nervous system dysregulation and addiction is quite strong, such dysregulation proving to be a cause of or reason for self medication and therefore drug and alcohol addiction….
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PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Abuse
It is common for both Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) to be co-occurring conditions, bringing many challenges to dual-diagnosis individuals seeking treatment and recovery. This is…
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What is the Difference Between Residential and Outpatient Rehab?
Identifying a patient’s needs is crucial for effective addiction treatment and long-term recovery.
