Millions of American struggle with alcohol use disorder. However, few understand the complicated relationship between alcohol abuse and the mental health conditions that so often underpin and fuel addiction. Primary among these is depression, and whether diagnosed or not, many individuals struggling with alcohol addiction unknowingly attempt to self-medicate their depression with alcohol. If you…
Many alcohol and drug recovery facilities include what is called a dual diagnosis program. For most people outside of the medical field, this may be a completely new term. However, dual diagnosis is surprisingly common among those with substance abuse problems. To learn why dual diagnosis treatment is so critical for successful recovery, we must…
Anxiety is a mental condition characterized by constant worry and debilitating fear. It is an umbrella term for a group of disorders that includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. Depression, on the other hand, can create a constant sense of sadness and loss in a person. Despite having different symptoms, depression and anxiety are…