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Start Healing Now, Call:Co-occurring disorders are mental health conditions accompanied by a substance use disorder. For example, an individual may have co-occurring bipolar disorder and opioid addiction. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 9.2 million American adults suffer from co-occurring disorders.[1] People who struggle with co-occurring disorders must receive…
Addiction to drugs and alcohol can take a severe toll on a person’s mental and physical health. It can strain relationships and puts people at risk of financial or legal trouble. Addiction can also strain relationships. Living with addiction makes it nearly impossible to have loving, healthy relationships with friends…
Addiction negatively impacts the lives of millions of people in this country. While anyone can develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol, certain risk factors make it more likely for a person to live with the condition. Things like trauma, chronic stress, and physical pain can increase the likelihood that…
Heroin addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects many Americans. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Among people aged 12 or older in 2020, 0.3% (or about 902,000 people) reported using heroin in the past 12 months.”[1] If you struggle with heroin addiction, you might be…
Drinking alcohol is one of America’s favorite pastimes. You have probably heard someone bragging about being able to “drink other people under the table.” While some people use their tolerance of alcohol as a badge of honor, this phenomenon can lead to an array of physical and mental health concerns.
There are many different types of alcoholics. One of the most common is the high-functioning alcoholic. Functioning alcoholics are good at hiding their alcoholism, so they seem normal on the outside but are struggling with crippling alcohol addiction on the inside. They are often middle-aged, highly educated, well-off financially, and…
The primary goal of addiction treatment is to overcome addiction and learn the skills you need to achieve long-term sobriety. Unfortunately, addiction is a disease that is of chronic nature. That means some people relapse, or make a return to drug or alcohol use after an attempt to stop. According…
One of the most common underlying conditions people with alcohol use disorder struggle with is trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a study looking at adverse childhood experiences (childhood trauma or ACEs), researchers found that children who had experienced trauma were 7.2 times more likely to have an…
An addiction to heroin can ruin people’s lives. Over the course of their addiction, they can lose their friends, families, their jobs, their homes, and for too many, it may even cost them their life. The decision to quit heroin for good is an admirable, and worthy undertaking. Admittedly though,…
Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process that isn’t always an easy journey. When hard times happen, it’s important that you are aware of the various coping strategies you can use to stay sober and make recovery a positive experience. While a substance abuse treatment center can help you…
