Many addictions stem from undiagnosed or untreated mental health conditions. At the same time, many mental health conditions have similar symptoms and risk factors as substance use disorders. Because of…
Addiction is a chronic and complex disease that often occurs when individuals have underlying mental health conditions that cause them to self-medicate. When someone has a mental health condition and…
Addiction is a complex disease that has many risk factors, one of which is untreated mental health conditions. If you struggle with mental health symptoms and have an addiction, you…
Addiction is a common problem in the United States, affecting 46.3 million people aged 12 or older.[1] Unfortunately, many people who struggle with substance abuse also have a mental illness.…
Depression and drug and alcohol addiction are complex conditions affecting millions of people in the United States. Treating either of these conditions requires thoughtful, comprehensive treatment to address their underlying…
Oftentimes, people with substance use disorders have underlying mental health conditions that must be addressed. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “approximately 9.2 million adults…
Many people dealing with addiction are anxious about seeking treatment. This anxiety isn’t just about going to rehab; it reflects broader fears about the rehabilitation process. The fear of going…
