How Do I Know if I Need CA Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

How Do I Know if I Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

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When someone struggles with addiction and another mental health disorder, it’s called co-occurring disorders, or dual diagnosis. As surprising as it sounds, it may help to hear that you are far from alone. Approximately 9.2 million people in the United States deal with Dual Diagnosis. 1 Further, nearly 50% of individuals suffering from a singular […]

Understanding Adderall Addiction

Understanding Adderall Addiction

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Adderall use has grown in popularity among many students in recent years. In fact, a study from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health says that college students between the ages of 18-22 are twice as likely to misuse Adderall as those who are not in college. 1 This rise in Adderall misuse is […]

Impact of Alcohol During Conception

Impact of Alcohol During Conception

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We have all heard about the impact a mother’s alcohol use can have on her unborn child. But, what about the father?  Many people may not realize that a father’s use of alcohol during conception can have damaging effects as well. Let’s take a look at what can happen and how men can get help […]

Sobriety’s Reliance On Mental Health Treatment, mental health and drug rehab

Sobriety’s Reliance On Mental Health Treatment

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Sobriety’s Reliance On Mental Health Treatment The path to sobriety requires that you understand how your mental health relates to drug and alcohol dependency. Those who suffer from mental challenges, like depression and anxiety, often self-medicate with illicit drugs or drinking. People diagnosed with mood or anxiety disorders are about twice as likely[1] as the […]

Women's Mental Health and Addiction

Women’s Mental Health and Addiction

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Millions of American women grapple with mental health issues and the destructive consequences of alcohol and drug addictions daily. Understanding the connection between women’s mental health and addiction can provide insight into the most effective methods of prevention and treatment. Early research on the causes and effects of addiction and its relationship to mental health […]

roadblocks in addiction recovery

The Roadblocks in Addiction Recovery (And How to Overcome Them)

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Understanding the roadblocks in addiction recovery isn’t just the responsibility of the care provider. While highly-trained professionals are able to recognize the signs of addiction and help those suffering from the disease find their way to recovery, beating the addiction battle that’s plaguing our communities must be a group effort. From the families affected to […]

Prescription Drug Abuse In Colleges

Prescription Drug Abuse In Colleges

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It’s what every parent fears when they send their young adult off to college—that they’ll somehow become addicted to alcohol or get involved with drugs. And, with prescription drug abuse in colleges becoming an epidemic[1], experts warn it’s only getting worse as the opioid addiction crisis continues to grow. Parents certainly worry with good reason. […]

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The 5 Most Addicting Prescription Drugs and Why Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Can Save Lives

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The most addictive drugs in the marketplace are terrifying because well-intentioned doctors prescribe them to patients every day. We have listed the five most addicting drugs available today. Addiction to prescription medication is common because these medications are powerful, and you must be aware before filling your prescription, even if you think your physician has […]

understanding the root causes of addiction

What Is the Root Cause of Addiction?

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Addiction costs Americans more than $700 billion annually in productivity, lost work, health care, and crime. Alcohol addiction costs the country about $250 billion while drug addiction costs about $270 billion. As shocking as these statistics might be, they only show a small part of the cost of drug addiction. The human toll is much […]