Dual Diagnosis

Trauma and Addiction

Trauma and Addiction

With all the research conducted on substance use disorders, the root causes of addiction still puzzle many experts. While no single factor guarantees someone will develop a substance use disorder, we now know that trauma and addiction are closely...

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Can Substance Abuse Cause Depression?

Can Substance Abuse Cause Depression?

Substance abuse and depression are often co-occurring disorders. Can substance abuse cause depression? Many people assume that it is always depression that leads to self-medication and, eventually, addiction, but it can work the other way as well....

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Recovery & Mental Health

Recovery & Mental Health

Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey that ebbs and flows. It is a complicated process with many aspects that require focus and attention. Within this is mental health treatment. Mental health and mental illnesses are not separate from substance...

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