There is no specific reason people head down the spiraling road to addiction. Some people choose to drink alcohol due to heartbreak, peer pressure, trauma, environmental factors, and more. Others choose to drink to self-medicate and mask a mental health condition. Going through the waves of alcohol use disorder (AUD) alone can feel defeating for […]
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Despite the wide range of health concerns that addiction can pose when it is left untreated, there are several barriers that keep individuals from accessing and participating in treatment services. For example, consider stigma. Contrary to what a person may believe, stigma is more than the intentional judgment of a person or group. Oftentimes, habitual
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Facing the challenges associated with bipolar disorder can be difficult. It can be tempting to try to deal with this disorder alone. However, receiving treatment can create many advantages. There are many treatment options, and everyone can find what best works for them. For instance, some people may only need therapy sessions and medication, while
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Several risk factors can increase an individual’s vulnerability to substance abuse and substance use disorder (SUD). Specifically, the link between trauma and substance abuse is well-established. The complex experiences of trauma can reshape an individual’s entire worldview. Therefore, it is no surprise that unresolved traumatic experiences can also increase an individual’s risk of developing mental
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When a person has substance use disorder (SUD), they experience a greater risk of developing a co-occurring mental health disorder. Similarly, when a person has a mental health disorder, they experience a greater risk of developing co-occurring SUD. When a mental health disorder exists alongside SUD, the conditions are referred to as co-occurring disorders or
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Watching a loved one experience mental health struggles can be extremely saddening. Seeing a loved one struggle with the complex effects of co-occurring disorders can bring about more unique challenges. It can be beneficial for friends and family to learn about effective treatment options for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders. Learning about
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Being a parent of a young adult in addiction or mental health treatment can be wrought with mental and emotional challenges. Whether your young adult has recently admitted themselves into treatment or is transitioning through different levels of care, it is likely that you want to support your young adult as best as possible during
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When an individual with substance use disorder (SUD) surrenders to treatment, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP), it can bring on a wave of emotions. Many mental health facilities offer treatment options for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment may consist of therapy, support groups, medications, and more. During treatment, an individual focuses
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Alcohol and drug addiction affect millions of families every year. Not everyone is ready to enter treatment or commit to lasting abstinence, even when the consequences become evident. Some individuals with this ambivalence may attempt to wean off or cease substance use at home. It is imperative to understand that detoxing from alcohol and other
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Often, treatment facilities will recognize outpatient care as one particular type of program. However, there are many different types of outpatient programs within the realm of outpatient mental health care. Listing from most flexible to most structured, outpatient programs include general outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP). In this article, we are
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