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.…
Help is available when you’re living with PTSD. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are just starting to look for support after trying to manage…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help your recovery journey. It is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that focuses on recognizing and changing patterns of thinking…
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…
“Anxiety attack” and “panic attack” are two terms that are frequently used in discussions about mental health. While they are often used interchangeably, they are…
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…
Sober living programs can help people in recovery establish and maintain a substance-free lifestyle. Also called transitional or supportive living homes, these accommodations can be…