major depressive disorder treatment

Major Depressive Disorder Treatment

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If you suffer from depression you already know how delicate and vulnerable our mental health really is. One day we may be functioning well, and the next day we find ourselves in a very dark place. What’s worse, we just can’t seem to shake…
my depression is getting worse

Why is My Depression Getting Worse?

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Maybe you’ve been struggling with depression for a while now. With help from a mental health professional, you’ve been prescribed the routine treatment of antidepressants and therapy. So then, “Why is my depression getting worse,” you…
adhd in adults

ADHD in Adults

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Understanding 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 is…
mixing librium and alcohol

The Danger of Mixing Librium and Alcohol

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Dangers 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 drugs.…
OCD and Alcohol

OCD and Alcohol

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Obsessive 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 and Trauma Treatment

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Addiction 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

Hangover Anxiety: Why Do You Get “Hangxiety” After a Night of Drinking?

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Learn 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…
quitting alcohol and depression

When Quitting Alcohol and Depression Symptoms Increase

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Does 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…
Genetic Testing in Dual Diagnosis

Importance of Genetic Testing in Dual Diagnosis

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Prescribing 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

What is Dual Diagnosis and How is It Treated in Rehab

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Why 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,…