Addiction and Anxiety

Addiction and Anxiety

The complex relationship between addiction and anxiety often goes unnoticed. However, understanding the intricate web of these co-occurring disorders forms a crucial part of addressing the issue holistically. A dual diagnosis treatment program is an approach that recognizes and treats both addiction and anxiety simultaneously.  The Connection Between Addiction and Anxiety  Addiction and anxiety often…

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Mental health issues are at an all-time high in the US. Currently, one in five adults has reported feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with other mental health issues like addiction within the last year. And 2022 is on track for a continuing increase in this trend. A dialectical behavior therapy program can help those struggling…

Can I Benefit from Individual Therapy for Addiction?

Addiction can be lonely and overwhelming. Family members may not understand a loved one is struggling. For some dealing with addiction, their families may not relate. It can be increasingly challenging to cope with addiction and recovery without support. Today, individual therapy is one of the leading tools for those in addiction recovery. Therapists specializing…

What Is Psychological Dependence?

All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…

Treatment for PTSD and Substance Use

Teens are under more stress than ever before. The sheer weight of this pressure has also led to an increase in substance use and mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs when a person has difficulty processing an emotionally disturbing…

Healthy Ways for Processing Trauma

It’s said that nearly 70% of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. Trauma can touch anyone, regardless of background, financial status, or age. For those processing traumas alone, the result can often be an overwhelming sense of helplessness that is crippling and, if left untreated, dangerous. If you or someone…

Physical Effects of Anxiety on Your Body

Most people think of the effects of anxiety as divorced from their body’s physical health. But the truth is physical and mental health are inextricably connected. Changes to your physical health will affect your mental health, and changes to your mental health will affect your physical health. Everyone experiences anxiety occasionally, but extended bouts with…

will medicaid or medicare cover addiction treatment?

Will Medicaid or Medicare Cover Addiction Treatment?

Proper treatment is necessary when you have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD), but many individuals have concerns about the cost. However, you should not have to put off getting help just because of your financial situation. One of the main questions that comes up when trying to find affordable treatment is whether…