Did you know that millions of adults in the U.S. experience both a substance use disorder and a mental health issue at the same time? The phenomenon is known as having co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis, and it requires special attention when it comes to addiction treatment. Focusing on your mental health during recovery…
There are few relationships as close and intimate as the one between spouses. When something is off with someone, their spouse will typically feel that something is wrong. However, it’s not always easy to admit that you can see signs of addiction in family members. But if you want to help in dealing with your…
How do mental health and addiction recovery connect? An individual may have specific reasons that lead to them developing their addiction, but one of the most common factors is an inability to handle anxiety, stress, and other negative emotions and thoughts. Rather than facing their challenges head-on, drugs and alcohol can help numb negative feelings.…
Medications can be lifesavers when they are used properly. However, some can be addictive and dangerous when abused. More than 10 million Americans of all backgrounds and ages report using prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons each year. More than 50 million Americans have taken prescription drugs for a nonmedical reason at least once in their…
When people recover from drug and alcohol addiction, they often need to readjust their lives to maintain their sobriety. One issue that often comes up is how they can enjoy parties without substance use. How does sober partying work? If using drugs and drinking alcohol was the way you had fun in the past, it…
How a person acts, combined with what they think and how they feel, has a major impact on how they live and how healthy they are. When their behavior is grounded in positive habits, sober living and maintaining other healthy habits are easy. But if there’s anything dysfunctional about how they behave, they may need…
Did you know that more than 15 million people struggle with an alcohol use disorder in the U.S., and more than 80,000 people die from alcohol every year? Despite these statistics, alcohol rehab centers in Ohio and other states are rarely filled to capacity. Only a small percentage of that 15 million people seek treatment…
If you haven’t experienced having a substance use disorder, recovering from one may seem like an easy task. Admit you have a problem, ask for help, receive professional treatment, get sober, and then stay sober. However, anyone that has an addiction or has witnessed a loved one go through treatment will tell you otherwise. Addiction…
It’s common for people to be prescribed painkillers for pain, whether it’s post-surgery pain, chronic pain from an old injury, or some other type. But even though your doctor recommends painkillers, the risk of developing a painkiller addiction still exists. It can be difficult to admit that you have a painkiller addiction, and even harder…
June is National PTSD Awareness Month. The last Sunday of the month – June 27, 2021 – is also PTSD Awareness Day. At this time, it’s important to reduce the stigma when it comes to talking about PTSD and to raise public awareness of the disorder. In the U.S., we’ve been celebrating National PTSD Awareness…