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
Making the decision to join an addiction recovery center can give you a mix of emotions. You might be excited at the prospect of learning how to live a healthier, happier life, but you might also feel anxious about the process. How will you tell people you’re going to rehab? And what will life after...Read More