In 2012, The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported that there were 24 million Americans that took part in the abuse of illicit drugs. Since this study was administered, the annual number of drug abuse cases has continued to climb and has grown into one of...
What Is Dry Drunk Syndrome? If you are currently in recovery or have been surrounded by individuals pursuing recovery, the term dry drunk has most likely popped across your radar. It might have been the topic of discussion through phrases such as, “She’s been in...
Being the child of drug-addicted parents can feel like growing up in a war zone rather than an average family. Children of people who are addicted to substances see their parents’ personalities change due to their addiction. The behaviors of the person battling...
Dealing with any addiction can be extremely difficult. Dealing with a substance abuse disorder while also carrying the difficult burden of another mental health or substance abuse disorder can be overwhelming. That’s why knowing what a co-occurring disorder...
What Is Dual Diagnosis? Diagnosis of two diseases treatment is a type of treatment in which a person is diagnosed with both a drug use disorder and mental health disorder (such as depressive disorders, anxiety attacks, bipolar disorders, etc.). Dual diagnosis...
