Treatment for addiction has changed and evolved over the years. Research has uncovered more information about addictive substances, how they affect the brain and body, and how underlying issues affect… Read More
Co-Occurring Disorders
When Does a Bad Habit Become an Addiction?
Whether it’s the constant tapping of a foot or the biting of fingernails, many people would probably admit to some habit they have or would like to get control of…. Read More
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Co-Occurring Disorders
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is one of the fastest-growing treatment methods for Borderline Personality Disorder. It has also shown positive results in treating a variety of mood-related disorders co-occurring with… Read More
Bipolar Disorder Treatment and Co-Occurring Disorders
We all have our good days and our bad days, but if you’re suffering from bipolar disorder these highs and lows can be so severe that they damage your relationships,… Read More
Depression Symptoms and Co-Occurring Disorders
Recovering from alcohol and drug addiction can be a difficult journey, but addicts who also struggle with depression face even greater hurdles in treatment. People who struggle with depression and… Read More
Co-Occurring Disorders: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
For many people, substance abuse develops as a way to cope with a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders are any mental health issue that co-exists with a substance abuse problem. Statistics… Read More
Treating Alcoholism and Co-Occurring Disorders
Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol that, for many people, develops as a way to cope with a co-occurring mental disorder. Co-occurring disorders are very common among alcoholics; in fact,… Read More
The Link between Women, Drug Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug and alcohol addictions are serious problems for men and women alike, but women face a unique set of challenges that may require different treatment approaches than those offered at… Read More
Drug Rehab for Co-Occurring Disorders
According to statistics, more than half of all individuals who abuse drugs also suffer from a co-occurring mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, an eating disorder or anxiety… Read More
Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Co-Occurring Disorders
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but for some people it can develop into a disorder that disrupts their life. Here are the five main types of anxiety disorders,… Read More