Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) often co-occur, meaning someone has both disorders at the same time. These people require a more complex course of treatment and have a less favorable outcomes than those with only one disorder. Researchers are actively developing treatments for ... Read More
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“That’s Insane”: How Our Language Stigmatizes Mental Illness
Updated on December 9, 2024 Words matter. The language that we use to talk about a particular topic can have a profound effect on how we think about and relate to it. Think for a moment about mental illness. It could be the only disease in which people who have it feel guilty for doing so or, in some cases, are ... Read More
How to Handle a Family Member’s Addiction
The holidays can be a stressful time for the healthiest of families, and the reality is that very few people actually make it through Christmas, New Year's, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the holiday season without some conflict, disappointment, and regrets. For families dealing with substance abuse, the holiday season is ... Read More
How Addiction Affects Men Differently
Addiction is, in many ways, a universal experience. It affects everyone, and no one is immune; addiction does not discriminate based on race, gender, occupation, or even age. Approximately 20 million Americans suffer from a substance use disorder of some form, and that includes men, women, high powered executives, stay ... Read More
Co-Occurring Disorders with Addiction
Addiction is a devastating disorder that comprehensively changes a person's path in life. Alcohol use disorders and substance abuse disorders can occur on their own, however, it is not uncommon for individuals to develop co-occurring disorders with addiction. Dual diagnosis, as it is often called, occurs when an ... Read More
Signs of Addiction
Addiction is among the most serious public health issues facing the United States today. Over 20 million Americans are estimated to have a substance abuse disorder of some sort, with drug addiction challenges costing our healthcare system around $740 billion annually. Without proper treatment, drug abuse and addiction ... Read More
Is Mental Illness Genetic?
While many factors are known to contribute to the cause of mental illness, one of the biggest questions that remain is whether or not mental illness is caused by genetic factors. A mental illness can be defined as any psychiatric disorder that involves a recurring mental pattern which impairs a person’s behavior and ... Read More
The Recovery Voting Guide
With the 2018 midterm elections just around the corner on November 6th, there's a lot of buzz - and uncertainty - about how members of the recovery community will be impacted by the outcome of the vote. Questions around which candidates are most likely to support positive measures for people dealing with addiction ... Read More
