The Connection Between Trauma And Addiction

Trauma and addiction are complex issues that are deeply connected. Although not everyone who experiences trauma will develop a substance use disorder, many people struggling with different types of addictions do have a history of trauma, especially childhood trauma. Many leading addiction experts have concluded that addiction treatment must be trauma-informed to properly address the…

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Checklist For Mental Health Awareness Month

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” — Glenn Close   May is Mental Health Awareness Month! According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one out of every five individuals has or is experiencing symptoms of mental illness. While some of us may be more vulnerable than…

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How To Help Someone With OCD And Addiction

Even though OCD is uncommon compared to other related disorders, it may cause severe impairment and significantly impact an individual’s social functioning. OCD has been linked to higher-than-average drug or alcohol addiction rates, which can negatively influence the disorder’s prognosis. Individuals who abuse alcohol or drugs may have more severe symptoms; they’re more prone to…

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5 Signs You Should Seek an Inpatient Mental Health Facility for Depression

If you suffer from depression and a substance use disorder, you need a reliable mental health treatment center to treat both of your conditions. Many patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders choose to enroll in our inpatient mental health facility. As a result, they are able to address their issues in a supervised, secure…