Dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders, is a difficult and complicated condition to both live with and treat. Find out everything you want to know!
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Last Updated on 2020-04-09
Alcohol abuse is a serious problem in the United States, affecting more people than any drug-related disorder. Find out everything about alcohol use disorder.
Prescription opioids are a popular medication used to treat moderate and severe pain. They have developed a notorious reputation over the past two decades, though, for their incredible addiction potential. Learn more about what prescription opioids are and how they affect the people who use them.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder often affects a person’s ability to function in their everyday life. What are some PTSD causes and how can it be managed? PTSD is a devastating mental condition. Oftentimes people suffering from PTSD turn to substances to cope and end up also addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, comorbidity. Whatever you might know it as, those with a substance use disorder and mental illness need focused treatment. Read more about what dual diagnosis means, how to treat dual diagnosis, and how to find help for a loved one who is struggling.
Can I cure myself of alcoholism, and why alcoholics need professional help to maintain abstinence and achieve lifetime sobriety.
Anxiety Disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older in a given year, causing extreme fearfulness and uncertainty. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event, anxiety disorders last at least 6 months and can get worse if they are not treated.
No drug takes you down faster or harder than cocaine. There are two forms of cocaine, the powdered form that you snort, and crack that you smoke.
With the rise of opioid overdoses in the United States, there has also been a resurgence in the number of heroin overdoses seen in the country.
Causes and symptoms of Binge Eating Disorders (BED). What is Binge Eating Disorder? What are the symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder? Get questions answered about Binge Easting Disorder.
Behavioral activities such those cited above, are conducive to addiction because they provide the opportunity for immediate reward. The term (Chemical Addiction) is increasingly used to refer to a range of excessive behaviors, such as gambling, video game playing, and others.
Finding inspiration through hope is key in helping addicts find sobriety. Hope provides the motivation for those new in recovery to push forward despite the challenges.
Despite what some may think, making the decision to seek treatment takes courage. This article explores ways newly recovering addicts can use courage to overcome substance abuse.
Gender differences are present for all of the facets of drug abuse, which includes initiation, then the escalation of use and the progression to addiction. Gender differences in addiction and recovery can present many obstacles for those seeking help. Fortunately, gender-specific help is available.
Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is a leading therapeutic approach today. It helps millions of people with a variety of different problems, from everyday struggles to serious mental illness. What exactly is cognitive behavioral therapy and how did it come to be the influential method it is today?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy developed in the late 1980s by California psychologist Francine Shapiro. It is used primarily in the treatment of patients who suffered a single traumatic event, such as rape, or are currently suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Hawaii Island Recovery remains open for those in need of substance abuse treatment. We are continuing to employ all measures to ensure the continued health and safety of our patients and staff. Our patients who struggle with addictions need our compassion and support now more than ever.
Drug addiction treatment exists to help people with addiction to stop using drugs and stay stopped. Learn more about treatment and whether it’s right for you.
Benzodiazepines are a helpful medication for those who struggle with anxiety and sleep disorders. But they’re dangerous in the hands of recreational users.
Heroin is one of the most dangerous and harmful drugs available. It causes an alarming amount of deaths due to overdose each year yet use continues rising. What exactly is heroin and why is it that people use it? Learn more about the drug, its effects, and how to find treatment for addiction.
Cocaine is a drug notorious for its place in the clubbing and nightlife scenes of major cities throughout the world. What exactly is cocaine, how is it made, where does it come from, and what does it do? Learn more about the impact of cocaine on the body, on society, and more.
Is addiction trending? There are many notable and productive celebrities who are/have been stricken with the disease of drug/alcohol dependence.