You receive a dual diagnosis when you have co-occurring conditions. Often, this is used to describe co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health conditions.…
Veterans and military service members often face a unique set of challenges, both during and after their service. These challenges can make transitioning to civilian…
When you’re struggling with drugs or alcohol, reaching out for help can seem impossible. But professional treatment can be the spark you need to find…
Treatment is just one of the first steps in the recovery journey. Residential addiction treatment can help you or your loved one by providing a…
The first step in addiction treatment is to stop using drugs or alcohol. Stopping the use of alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other drugs can cause…
Prescription painkiller Vicodin has two active ingredients—an opioid drug hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is used to treat severe pain but is widely misused and can…
People who use drugs and alcohol can develop a set of mental health symptoms that are collectively called psychosis. Drug-induced psychosis can also occur during…
Experts estimate that 1 in 5 adults in the United States is living with a mental illness and 1 million employees are absent from work…
Recovery from a mental health condition such as substance abuse and addiction is a difficult journey marked by many highs and lows. A vital aspect…
Addiction is a treatable condition. Research-backed treatment methods can help people stop using drugs and alcohol. This is known as recovery. But successful recovery from…