According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 9.5 million adults had both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (which is the clinical term for addiction). Among people who struggle with substance abuse and addiction, depression is one of the most common co-occurring mental health disorders. To ensure […]
Many Americans are unaware of just how commonplace co-occurring disorders have become. Recent studies have shown that nearly 50% of those struggling with addiction have a simultaneous co-occurring disorder, exacerbating their addiction and possibly making it much worse. Learning more about co-occurring disorders and what can make them so dangerous can ultimately mean the difference […]
Drug and alcohol rehab can help you or your loved one regain control of your life from the damage of addiction. Ocean Hills Recovery offers substance abuse treatment for residents of Northern California looking for a new environment to begin recovery. Traveling out of Northern California for rehab can change your outlook and help you […]
Each year we see new drugs come into the country and wreak havoc in our community. We know the name of common drugs like heroin or crack, but some of the newest street drugs are grabbing hold of our loved ones and, at times, killing them. Unfortunately, law enforcement can’t detect many of the newest […]
Of the millions of individuals struggling with drugs or alcohol, a significant number suffer from co-occurring mental health disorders. This condition is referred to as a dual diagnosis. Addressing both components simultaneously through a dual diagnosis treatment program ensures that individuals successfully achieve a healthy and fulfilling life of recovery. What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual […]
In the United States, as many as half of all substance abuse disorders are also accompanied by mental illness. [1] This means that screening for and treating those with a co-occurring condition is imperative for long-term sobriety and mental health. But just what conditions can dual diagnosis treatment centers CA help with? What Is A […]
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 […]
Recovering from an addiction is a process. Rarely does someone who enters recovery move immediately from Point A to Point B. Addiction recovery is an exercise in strength. Someone going through recovery will experience challenges and struggles that they are unprepared for. It is important to consider some of these unexpected hurdles, and how to […]
Drunk driving has been a leading contributor to car accidents for decades. But new research suggests nearly 55 percent of deaths in alcohol-related crashes were people other than the driver. [1] With more than half of fatalities coming at the hands of others, those suffering should seek alcohol addiction treatment California. In California and across […]
Trauma, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is described as an event or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as life-threatening or emotionally or physically harmful.[1] Traumatic events that those experience, whether as children or adults, shape the way individuals view themselves, as well as the […]
