Research shows a connection between personality disorders and substance use disorders. The co-occurrence of these disorders frequently happens in clinical settings. The diagnoses of personality disorders appear to increase the likelihood of developing substance use disorders. However, many clients struggling with substance use disorders have at least one co-occurring personality disorder. We may recommend formal…
What types of clients are typical for depression treatment programs? While the answer, in general, is people struggling with depression, there’s also the fact that depression and substance abuse often co-occur. Many clients who undergo depression treatment programs may also need professional help to overcome a substance use disorder, like alcohol addiction. Depression and alcohol…
Personality disorders are mental illnesses in which a person displays rigid and long-term patterns of problematic behaviors and thoughts. These behaviors and ideas are challenging because they don’t easily adapt to a wide range of settings. Most people who have personality disorders don’t immediately seek a diagnosis or treatment. Are you or someone you care…
Depression is a common mental health issue that involves feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and sadness. Depression disorders can interfere significantly with day-to-day life. However, the signs of depression in women and men alike can be difficult to identify with any certainty. After all, everyone feels a little sad now and then. However, getting diagnosed and…
People throughout the United States struggle with cocaine and crack cocaine addiction every day. It can feel impossible and overwhelming to quit either drug alone. In many cases, it can have detrimental effects on mental health. However, a reputable cocaine detox center can help. With dual diagnosis treatment and medically assisted detox, cocaine addiction recovery…
Today, we talk about trauma more and more outside of the therapist’s office. For those in recovery, the relationship between trauma and addiction may become obvious. Family and loved ones, however, may not understand the impact of trauma on drug abuse and other addictions. Trauma therapy is an integral part of addiction recovery and can…
Alcohol addiction is increasingly common today. Because alcohol is legal, it may seem harmless. However, alcohol can be just as addictive as heroin, cocaine, and meth. Many people in the United States silently struggle with alcohol abuse each year. For many people abusing alcohol, alcohol poisoning can become a common and deadly occurrence. Luckily, alcohol…
Every day, people across the country struggle with addiction. For many, asking for help and finding a detox program can be an overwhelming first step. For women, addiction can be a silent or hidden aspect of their life. Drug and alcohol abuse is increasingly common for women. Pressures from social, family, and work can easily…
Finding the mental health help you or a loved one needs can be intimidating. For those suffering from mental health disorders and addictions to drugs and alcohol simultaneously, facilities specializing in dual diagnosis treatments are a great choice. Many reach for substances and develop dependencies when they struggle with depression and other mental health disorders.…
Like many other abused substances that alter brain chemistry, those who abuse methamphetamine can develop a tolerance and require higher doses of the drug to feel the same pleasurable effects. Because methamphetamine, also known as meth, sends signals of joy and pleasure to the brain, it can be impossible to feel joy or pleasure without…