Dual Diagnosis
Health professionals give a dual diagnosis when a patient is found to suffer from a mental health disorder along with substance addiction. When there are co-occurring disorders, each issue needs to be addressed for a full and lasting recovery. Get the facts on other disorders commonly intertwined that may require a dual diagnosis.
Substitute Addictions: A Dangerous Reality
By Toshia HumphriesAside from sex, eating and gambling disorders, there are other substitute addictions that are much harder to recognize. Continue Reading
Aside from sex, eating and gambling disorders, there are other substitute addictions that are much harder to recognize. Continue Reading
The Importance of Integrating Trauma Therapy into Addiction Treatment
By Rose LockingerWithout properly dealing with past trauma, it's easy for those in recovery to slip back into their old habits. Continue Reading
Without properly dealing with past trauma, it's easy for those in recovery to slip back into their old habits. Continue Reading
Are You a Love Addict?
By Dominica ApplegateAs with any addiction, there are different stages a person goes through as it progresses. Continue Reading
As with any addiction, there are different stages a person goes through as it progresses. Continue Reading
5 Signs Your Addiction is a Symptom of a Psychological Problem
By Liemann ValdimarHere are 5 tell-tale signs your substance abuse is really a symptom of a larger mental health issue. Continue Reading
Here are 5 tell-tale signs your substance abuse is really a symptom of a larger mental health issue. Continue Reading
Selfie Addiction: Editing for Perfection
By Dominica ApplegateLike many other addictions, there are large underlying issues to be addressed. Continue Reading
Like many other addictions, there are large underlying issues to be addressed. Continue Reading
It's Not You, It's All of Us: Why Being Addicted to an Ex Just Means You're Human
By Joanne ChuStruggling to move on from an ex isn't a sign of weakness; it's simply a sign that you've loved. Continue Reading
Struggling to move on from an ex isn't a sign of weakness; it's simply a sign that you've loved. Continue Reading
Anxiety: Dealing with Symptoms That Can Lead to a Panic Attack
By Nina BradshawThere are several methods for managing stress and preventing anxiety. Continue Reading
There are several methods for managing stress and preventing anxiety. Continue Reading
The "Crazy Ex": A Scientific Explanation
By M. LujanLearn about the science of adult attachment and what exactly causes the obsessive "crazy ex" phenomenon. Continue Reading
Learn about the science of adult attachment and what exactly causes the obsessive "crazy ex" phenomenon. Continue Reading
New App Puts Suicide Prevention at Physicians' Fingertips
By Kelly McClanahanSAMHSA has released a mobile app to help mental health professionals and other healthcare providers prevent suicide. Find out h... Continue Reading
SAMHSA has released a mobile app to help mental health professionals and other healthcare providers prevent suicide. Find out h... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Address Impulse Control Disorder
By Dominica ApplegateStruggling with impulse control disorder can wreak havoc in one's life. Here are some great ways you can begin to manage sympto... Continue Reading
Struggling with impulse control disorder can wreak havoc in one's life. Here are some great ways you can begin to manage sympto... Continue Reading
Sex Addiction: Fact or Fiction?
By Dr. Rudolph HatfieldDespite the breadth of research done on sex addiction, its diagnosis has remained controversial. Find out what the experts say ... Continue Reading
Despite the breadth of research done on sex addiction, its diagnosis has remained controversial. Find out what the experts say ... Continue Reading
Social Media Addiction and Substance Abuse
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterA study shows that there may be a link between the two. Continue Reading
A study shows that there may be a link between the two. Continue Reading
Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms & Treatment
By Nina BradshawProvided the correct treatment, it is possible to live a rewarding and functional life today with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Continue Reading
Provided the correct treatment, it is possible to live a rewarding and functional life today with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Continue Reading
Food Addiction or Eating Disorder: The Diagnosis
By Dr. Rudolph HatfieldResearchers hone in on the appropriate diagnosis for those who exhibit an addictive relationship with food. Continue Reading
Researchers hone in on the appropriate diagnosis for those who exhibit an addictive relationship with food. Continue Reading
Don't Let Me Get Me: BPD and the Desire to Self-Harm
By Nina BradshawWe explore why people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder may engage in self-harming behaviors. Continue Reading
We explore why people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder may engage in self-harming behaviors. Continue Reading