
ADHD in Adults
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthUnderstanding ADHD (or ADD) in Adults
Most people equate the brain disorder ADHD with young hyperactive children. However, ADHD in adults is more common than one might think, with about 4% struggling with the disorder in adulthood.
ADHD…

The Danger of Mixing Librium and Alcohol
Addiction, Detox, Dual DiagnosisDangers Of Mixing Librium And Alcohol
Both Librium and alcohol are central nervous system depressants. Read on to learn about the dangers of mixing Librium and alcohol.
Librium is a moderate to long-acting sedative in the benzo family of…

OCD and Alcohol
Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthObsessive Compulsive Disorder and Alcohol Addiction
Having co-occurring OCD and alcohol use disorder is fairly common. Learn about these disorders and how the dual diagnosis is successfully treated.
Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder…

Addiction and Trauma Treatment
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, RecoveryAddiction and trauma treatment often go hand in hand. Learn about the role that trauma may play in a substance use disorder.
When thinking about the causes of addiction it is clear that there are many diverse risk factors that can play a role.…

Hangover Anxiety: Why Do You Get “Hangxiety” After a Night of Drinking?
Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthLearn How Heavy Drinking Can Lead to Both a Hangover and Anxiety
Raise your hand if you have ever had deep regrets after a night of heavy drinking. Yep, pretty much all of us have suffered through the aftermath of a bender. When feeling sick…

When Quitting Alcohol and Depression Symptoms Increase
Addiction, Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthDoes Giving Up Alcohol Make You Depressed?
So you muster up the strength to stop drinking, but now your depression symptoms get worse.
Alcoholism and depression occur together often. People who struggle with alcohol abuse may become depressed…

Importance of Genetic Testing in Dual Diagnosis
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthPrescribing Medications More Effectively
Last week we breached the topic of genetic testing and how it can affect mental health treatments. This week we wanted to dive in a little deeper and zero in specifically on dual diagnosis. But what…

What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthWhy do substance use disorders and mental disorders occur together?
Co-occurring Disorders or Dual Diagnosis refers to a very common problem of dealing with substance dependency and mental illness or mental disorders at the same time. You see,…

How to Recognize the Signs of Addiction
Addiction, Alcohol, Dual DiagnosisAddiction is a chronic and relapsing disease that affects brain function and behavior. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, once an addiction has developed, it almost always requires professional intervention to stem the cycle…

Addiction in Your Life
Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Relapse, TreatmentHow Drugs and Alcohol Affect Your Life & Relationships
Addiction is an insidious illness that can eventually take control of a person's life. Anybody who risks experimenting with drugs can become addicted.1 One of the most disturbing things…