No matter how much you love your family and friends, it’s no secret that the holidays are a difficult time of year for a lot of people. Yes, it’s a time to celebrate, but it’s also hard to enjoy the holiday season when you’re struggling with a substance use disorder. Moreover, pressure to “perform” for...Read More
Speaking to reporters last month about the situation in Afghanistan, Governor DeWine announced a new program to help bolster Ohio’s veteran care services. “First of all, your service matters,” DeWine said in his official statement. “Your service mattered. You matter. The people of Ohio, the people of this country, are deeply grateful for your service....Read More
A substance use disorder coupled with one or more mental health disorders can cause significant damage to your life. The process of recovery for clients with dual diagnosis has to be medical, educational, and therapeutic in order to take root. At Georgetown Behavioral Hospital, our dual diagnosis treatment center in Georgetown, Ohio successfully treats mental...Read More
If you care about someone who is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you might feel helpless at times. Though you might be able to clearly see that the person you care about needs help with their addiction and mental health, they might not be ready to face the truth. But this doesn’t...Read More
Experiencing addiction can be confusing because it’s often hard to pinpoint where the issue started. For many individuals living with substance use disorders, they struggle to understand the causes of addiction that led them to where they are. But with some self-reflection and access to addiction resources, the causes of addiction are surprisingly easy to...Read More
With each new day, more and more Americans receive COVID-19 vaccinations. And this is great news—FDA-approved vaccines have proven almost 100% effective at stopping severe cases of the coronavirus. But many people have not had the chance to get vaccinated or cannot for medical reasons, so as things progressively open up, a lot of people...Read More
Are you trying to figure out if the stages of relapse you are going through are normal? Let’s take a look at what is and what is not normal and why it matters. Contrary to popular belief, recovery from addiction is a lot more complex than simply “recovered” or “not recovered.” For most people, recovery...Read More
Did you know that there’s a proven connection between sleep quality and addiction recovery? It’s easy to think of addiction as a purely mental phenomenon, but it can have profound effects on your physical health, including disrupting your sleep. And when you’re trying to quit drugs or alcohol, trouble sleeping can make the process even...Read More
A co-occurring disorder is when someone suffers from both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder. Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis, affect nearly 8 million Americans. Dual diagnosis is highly serious as substance abuse and mental health greatly impact each other. Subsequently, this often requires integrative treatment that addresses and improves...Read More
Becoming addicted to alcohol is not something that happens overnight. In reality, there are stages of alcoholism that start with excessive drinking and lead to serious health complications. Below, learn more about the stages of alcoholism to assess if you or a loved one might be struggling with addiction. Regardless of the stage you might...Read More
