Dual Diagnosis

Addiction & Trauma

Addiction & Trauma

With all the research done concerning addiction, the causes still baffle many experts. It is challenging to nail down the specific cause of someone’s addiction. What makes someone more susceptible to that path? Genetics has always been linked to...

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Are You Addicted or Is It Anxiety?

Are You Addicted or Is It Anxiety?

Anxiety and addiction do not discriminate. Anyone can be affected by either. And, yes, you can have both. The symptoms of both anxiety and addiction can be similar, so how do you know which you’re struggling from? Understanding Anxiety Anxiety is a...

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Can Substance Abuse Cause Depression?

Can Substance Abuse Cause Depression?

Substance abuse and depression are often co-occurring disorders. Does one lead to the other? Many people assume that it is always depression that leads to self-medication and, eventually, addiction, but it can work the other way as well. Someone...

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Recovery & Mental Health

Recovery & Mental Health

Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey that ebbs and flows. It is a complicated process with many aspects that require focus and attention. Within this is mental health treatment. Mental health and mental illnesses are not separate from substance...

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