Mental health is a common issue in the United States. According to research completed by the National Institutes of Health, “Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020).”[1] With that being said, it is clear that mental health...
While depression and anxiety are two very different mental health conditions, they commonly occur together. Feeling down or being sad is normal and so is having occasional anxiety or stress. However, severe or ongoing feelings of depression and anxiety are signs of an underlying mental...
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 9% of the U.S. population is diagnosed with a personality disorder.[1] The most common personality disorder is known as borderline personality...
Heroin addiction is known to be one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. Heroin is a powerful and addictive opioid. Abusing heroin can lead to a range of serious consequences to your health, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Using heroin for even a short time can...
Co-occurring disorders are characterized by an individual having a substance use disorder and at least one additional mental health condition. For example, an individual who suffers from alcoholism and bipolar disorder has co-occurring disorders. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “approximately 9.2...
Watching your loved one struggle with the disease of addiction is exhausting, terrifying, and stressful. When your loved one finally decides to enter rehab, you will probably feel a sense of relief. Knowing that they are safe, supported, and receiving treatment for their substance abuse...
Millions of people in the United States live with substance abuse or addiction or mental health conditions. Left untreated, addiction and mental illness can severely impact the lives of people living with the conditions in a wide range of ways. When someone lives with either...
Addiction treatment does not come in a one-size-fits-all approach. For treatment to be effective, it must be custom-tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. One way treatment programs help meet the needs of various individuals is by offering multiple levels of care. If you...
The best thing people who struggle with addiction can do is ask for help and go to rehab. In a perfect world, these individuals would be able to enroll in a treatment program, ignore the world around them, and dedicate every ounce of their attention...
Lack of financial resources is one of the most common barriers that stop people from seeking the addiction treatment they need. Although drug rehab can be costly, the treatment you receive will save you money in the long term. You will be shocked how much...
