With the increase in mental illness diagnoses has also come a surge or substance abuse issues. When these two disorders are combined, it’s known as a dual diagnosis. You may have heard this term before, but what does it actually mean? What Is A Dual Diagnosis? When someone has a dual diagnosis, they are…
It’s not always easy for people to understand obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Only a select few people can wrap their heads around this mental illness. One element that most people don’t know is the strong connection between OCD and addiction. Why is there a link between these disorders, and how do people with OCD get help…
Researchers know that depression and drug abuse often occur at the same time. Once someone has one condition, it fuels the other disorder. This can make getting treatment harder because both conditions need care for the client to actually recover. With dual diagnosis treatment, individuals can take the first step in overcoming their addiction. The…
Finally, spring has officially sprung after another long winter. As April approaches, you’re getting ready for Easter, Earth Day, and spring break. Yet, one event likely not on your calendar is Stress Awareness Month. Since 1992, April is here to help people de-stress. In particular, healthcare professionals spend these 30 days educating others about the…
World Bipolar Day happens once a year. This year, the event will be on March 30, 2019. Advocates picked that day because it also happens to be the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh. While he never received a mental diagnosis, modern therapists believe he probably had bipolar disorder. What Is World Bipolar Day? World Bipolar…
Visit any pharmacy or supermarket, and you can find aisles filled with medications that can be obtained by anyone without a prescription. These over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be used to treat everything from stomach troubles to the common cold to minor pain. Although these remedies are widely available and usually harmless, over the counter drug…
What do you think of when you hear the term “psychotic breaks?” More than likely, you don’t think of anything good. Both words “psychotic” and “breaks” have negative meanings attached to them. To truly understand this phrase, you have to learn more about it. What Are Psychotic Breaks? You may think of a psychotic break…
Alcohol is on the menu for most any celebration. If you want to be happy and cheerful, you drink. However, there’s a dark side to the drug. For instance, did you know that there’s a connection between alcohol and depression? The Alcohol High and Low Have a drink or two, and you’ll notice your inhibitions…
Numerous mental disorders go hand in hand with substance use disorder. One example is a social anxiety disorder. It’s important for people to learn more about this disorder and some social anxiety disorder symptoms. The more that they know, the more ready they’ll be to seek out help or find help for their loved one.…
Most people know that addiction is a mental disorder. However, once the brain develops one disorder, it’s extremely easy for it to form another. In fact, that’s why there’s a link between most mental disorders and addiction. One example of such a relationship is the connection between OCD and addiction. What Is OCD? OCD stands…