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May 3, 2024
Dual diagnosis treatment is a recovery approach for individuals struggling with more than just addiction. Co-occurring disorders, sometimes referred to as dual diagnosis, refer to…
May 1, 2024
5 Ways to Embrace National Mental Health Awareness Week
Talking about mental health can be difficult, but it’s important to remember that it’s okay not to be okay. It takes strength and courage to…
Apr 25, 2024
The Connection Between Depression and Alcohol Addiction
Mental health and addiction are complex issues, each fraught with stigma and misunderstanding. The situation becomes even more challenging to manage or overcome when the…
May 7, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Ask for Help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to bring attention to mental health’s impact on individuals, families, and communities. While mental health issues…
Jan 22, 2020
How Anxiety and Alcohol Can Fuel Each Other
Anxiety is part of the human experience—it’s a natural response to stress and can even be helpful in certain situations. However, anxiety can become problematic…
Jan 22, 2020
5 Obstacles of Dual Diagnosis Residential Treatment Patients
Patients who are in treatment for dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders), which is the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental…
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