When you have both a substance abuse problem and a mental health issue such as depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety, it is called a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Dealing with substance abuse, alcoholism, or drug addiction is never easy, and it’s even more difficult when you’re also struggling with mental health problems, but there […]
There is evidence that approximately 90 percent of alcoholics are likely to experience at least one relapse over the 4-year period following treatment. Despite some promising leads, no controlled studies definitively have shown any single or combined intervention that prevents relapse in a fairly predictable manner. Thus, relapse as a central issue of alcoholism treatment […]
The summer is a time when people look forward to taking holidays and spending time out of doors. If you have recently completed your rehab addiction treatment and are looking for some sober activities to do this summer, here are some suggestions to help you stay on track. 1. Join a recreational sports team. Find […]
When you first arrive at a drug and alcohol treatment program, you may still be clinging to vestiges of denial about your disease and whether you really belong at the facility. The staff will do everything they can to put you at ease and will evaluate your condition to determine the best way to help […]
Dealing with a loved one who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is very challenging, and it definitely takes a toll on even the strongest families. No one can prepare for this type of situation, and certainly no family deserves to be placed in the middle of this level of stress. While you can’t change […]
There can be no doubt about the strong link between mental health issues among addicts. Some people believe that drug use causes mental illness, but in most cases a person who has mental health concerns turns to drugs or alcohol to try to self-medicate, attempting to cover over the problems caused by the mental illness. […]
Getting help for a drug or alcohol addiction by seeking help from professional counselors at an inpatient recovery center is only part of the process of trying to get well. Long-term sobriety is a journey taken one step at a time, and it’s never finished. Here are some tips to encourage you or someone you […]
When someone says the word, “addict,” it’s all too easy to use it in a disparaging tone. No one would ever think to add that kind of emphasis when discussing any other type of medical condition, but this type of disease is discounted and shunted off into the corner. It’s still easier to “blame […]
Drug addiction is a complicated problem, and it’s not something that appears overnight. By the time you get to the point where you are looking at seeking addiction treatment that works, you may have been struggling with a dependency issue for a number of years. It wouldn’t be realistic to expect to conquer it overnight […]
No one ever deliberately sets out to become an addict. This disease develops over time and is something that comes about because a person is trying to cope with some type of emotional pain. If someone you love is struggling with a dependency on drugs or alcohol, they need treatment. Drug and Alcohol Use as […]
