Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Life After Rehab: What’s Next?
Rebuilding your life after rehab can be challenging, so take the necessary steps to help you start fresh. Recovering does not just require you to quit your addiction, you’ll also need to change your habits, mindset, and social circles as well. After rehabilitation, almost everything will require change. Gathering a support network, getting your finances…
Read MoreYou’re Not a “Bad” Person for Drinking Heavily
You just need to understand the consequences so you can make informed choices. I have been sober from alcohol for 6 years and I also have a mental health and addictions nursing background. Alcohol addiction runs in my family in a very serious way. I’d say I know a few things about alcohol addiction and…
Read MoreHeavy Drinking and Its Effect on Relationships
It’s not about demonizing our alcoholic loved ones, it’s about creating more understanding I am a former nurse and alcoholic in recovery. My mission is to talk about alcohol and its effect on our health, lives, and relationships. Undoubtedly, most people are aware that alcohol can cause stress and conflict in relationships. However, the general…
Read MoreSAMHSA to Launch New “Office of Recovery” to Expand Its Commitment to Recovery for All Americans
Thursday, September 30, 2021 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is launching an Office of Recovery, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to advance the agency’s commitment to, and support of, recovery for all Americans. September marks National Recovery Month, and in organizing this new…
Read MoreWhat Factors Can Contribute to Substance Abuse
What Factors Can Contribute to Substance Abuse Substance abuse impacts millions of people around the world, yet there is no clear cause. Addictions form because of a variety of factors, each of which can contribute to the development of substance abuse disorders. By exploring the factors that contribute to this epidemic, it may be easier…
Read MoreThe Role of Dual Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment
Many people don’t realize that addiction is often rooted in mental health disorders. When treating an addiction, it’s important to simultaneously treat any co-occurring conditions. When a mental health disorder and addiction are treated together, the process is known as dual diagnosis treatment. Dual diagnosis is integral to long-term wellness, because addiction and mental health…
Read MoreThe Role of Dual Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment
When patients are in need of addiction treatment for drugs or alcohol, it’s easy to focus exclusively on the substance abuse. In many cases, however, it’s just as important to give attention to co-occurring mental health issues. It’s very common for those with mental health problems to begin struggling with addiction, and just as common…
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