What to Expect in Dual Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis is when someone has both a substance use disorder and another mental health disorder. Treatment for dual diagnosis is designed to tackle both disorders at once. This…
Is a Dual Diagnosis Right for Me?
“Is dual diagnosis right for me?” It’s a common question for people to ask before seeking substance abuse treatment. From the clinical perspective, it may seem cut-and-dried whether someone has…
What Is a Dual Diagnosis?
A simple dual diagnosis definition is any time a person is identified as having a substance use disorder and another mental health disorder simultaneously. This dual diagnosis definition also applies…
5 Benefits of Dual Diagnosis
Mental health disorders and substance use disorders overlap at high rates. Treating both conditions together is more complex than treating one on its own. Yet failing to address these disorders…
5 Benefits of Being Sober
Many people who struggle with substance abuse have lost track of how good life can be when sober. Changing habits and thought patterns is hard work. The prospect of getting…
Is Addiction Genetic?
Many questions come down to the question of nature vs. nurture. Put another way: If something is the result of genetic or hereditary components or if the reasons things are…
What Is Wet Brain Syndrome?
“Wet brain syndrome” is a shorthand term used in discussing Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a combination of two conditions. These conditions are Wernicke encephalopathy and a form of psychosis called Korsakoff syndrome.…
Meth Withdrawal Symptoms
Meth addiction remains a massive problem in the United States. Modern meth labs are sophisticated in producing and shipping meth around the country. This situation has increased dependence and addiction…
5 Commonly Abused Painkillers
Painkillers are among the most abused drugs. The opioid epidemic is well-known but has only been made worse by the pandemic. People who were already suffering because of low income,…
5 Benefits of Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment
Prescription drugs are one of the most commonly abused substances. Common prescription drugs that are abused include opiates, ADHD medications, benzodiazepines (“benzos”), as well as a range of other prescription…