Alcoholism, known medically as alcohol use disorder, can be a devastating disease, not just for the alcoholic, but also for his or her family members and friends. It can be incredibly difficult to watch a loved one suffer due to his or her problematic drinking behaviors but don’t give up. While no one but the…
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Youth and Co-Occurring Disorders Millions struggle with substance abuse disorders and up to 60% of addicts also have at least one co-occurring mental disorder. Although the connection between these two psychological phenomena is not fully understood, some experts believe that mental health disorders can play a contributing role in addiction and vice versa. Not only…
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PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health disorder that impacts those who have suffered from a traumatic event. It does not impact everyone who has gone through a traumatic event and can naturally resolve within a few months or become a chronic issue. When PTSD does occur, some people will end up turning…
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Steps You Should Take to Help You Achieve This Goal Addiction is a problem that may affect anyone. There are no distinctions when it comes to age, race, social status, religion, ethnicity, or any other demographic. If you wish to become sober in 2020 and stay that way, there are certain steps you can take…
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Recent studies have shown that there is a clear connection between mental health issues and addictions. While someone with a mental health issue isn’t guaranteed to have an addiction, and those suffering from addiction aren’t guaranteed to have mental health issues, the two are often diagnosed together. To treat one issue will likely mean treating…
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Understanding Addiction – The Causes of Addiction Addiction is still very much mysterious. Two people can try the same drugs, at the same point in their life, and one will end up suffering from addiction while the other will not. How does this happen? There are a lot of factors that can lead to someone…
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