Addiction

Helping those who struggle with codependency? Should they involve other forms of treatment as well? Read more!

Dual diagnosis, coexisting disorders, co-occurring disorders. Whatever you call them, they’re not the easiest conditions. Mental illnesses and substance abuse are challenging. When you have both it makes recovering even harder. Learn some top tips on how to deal with dual diagnosis.

Methamphetamine is a dangerous, toxic drug that leads to many different side effects. Whether you use it for a few months or find your meth use long-term, the drug has an impact. What are some of the ways the drug affects your health, both physical and psychological?

If you struggle with substance abuse or addiction, you’re familiar with withdrawal symptoms from drugs. You understand the difficulties that come with trying to quit. Do you know all the effects you might experience when you stop using, though? Read to find out more about drug withdrawal symptoms.

If you have no experience with drug addiction and drug abuse, the two might look the same to you from the outside. After all, if someone does drugs doesn’t that mean they’re an addict? Not always. Learn about the differences between abuse and addiction.

Both substance abuse and mental illness are widely misunderstood. This makes it difficult for people to openly share their struggles. When someone uses drugs heavily and develops mental illness as a result, they find themselves in an even darker place. How can substance abuse lead to mental illness?