Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive substance that can have devastating effects on your health, relationships, and life. Of the hundreds of thousands of Americans experiencing cocaine addiction, it is a sad fact that few will get the help they need. In many cases, this is a direct result of the fact that they…
Do you drink to calm your nerves? To wind down after a stressful day? If so, you’re not alone. It’s common for people with anxiety disorders to self-medicate with alcohol. According to many sources, up to a third of people with anxiety disorders also have alcohol use disorders. While drinking alcohol may temporarily relieve anxiety,…
There is a strong link between mental health and substance use disorders. While it cannot be said that one directly causes the other, the fact is that they frequently occur together and feed off of one another. Co-occurring disorder treatment refers to the practice of simultaneously treating the two. It is common for individuals with…