Understanding PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that develops after exposure to severe trauma. This psychological response can emerge from experiences such as: Military combat Sexual assault Natural...
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...
Understanding AnxietyAddiction and AnxietyUnderstanding Anxiety and Addiction Anxiety and addiction do not discriminate. Anyone can be affected by either. And, yes, you can have both. The symptoms of both anxiety and addiction can be similar, so...
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....
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...
