A co-occurring disorder happens when someone struggles with a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. This is also referred to as a dual diagnosis or comorbidity. [...]
Data from the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimate over seventeen million adults in the United States struggle with an alcohol abuse disorder to varying degrees. Another [...]
Deciding to seek addiction treatment is a notably difficult decision. It may be the most difficult step you make on your journey to sobriety. Beyond the initial acknowledgement that you need help [...]
Many people who struggle with substance use disorders and addiction also develop other mental illnesses. The reverse also occurs. One can have a diagnosed mental illness that, without proper [...]