by Carley Smiddy | Aug 25, 2020 | Mental health, Support
Depression is one of the most common co-occurring mental health issues among people with substance use disorders and managing depressive symptoms is one of the keys to a strong recovery. Unfortunately, if you have had an episode of major depression, you are likely to...
by Carley Smiddy | Aug 11, 2020 | Addiction, Mental health
We’ve known for a long time that drug, and alcohol use, are associated with a higher risk of traumatic brain injury. That’s because excessive substance use significantly increases your risk of being involved in a serious accident, a fight, or becoming a victim of...
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 8, 2020 | Mental health, Support
Mental health challenges and substance use disorders often go together. At least half of people with substance use issues also have a co-occurring mental health issue. Diagnosing and treating these issues is critical for a strong recovery from addiction. The problem...
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 4, 2020 | Addiction, Mental health
If you are struggling with a substance use disorder, therapy will likely be part of the solution. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, at least half of people with substance use disorders also have a mental health challenge such as an anxiety disorder,...
by Carley Smiddy | Jul 2, 2020 | Mental health, Uncategorized
If you’ve struggled with substance use, it’s a good bet you will have to make some apologies. Your offenses may range from being generally irresponsible to causing serious harm to others. Part of the recovery process involves owning your mistakes and making things...
by Carley Smiddy | Jun 29, 2020 | Depression, Mental health
At the moment, many areas are under lockdown to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and no one knows when or if things will get back to normal. It’s a stressful time for everyone, especially the millions who have lost their jobs and business and are trying to...
