For many, they may not even realize that they are dealing with a co-occurring mental health disorder alongside a substance user disorder. This is the…
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a term used to describe the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use…
Behavioral health encompasses both substance use disorders and mental health disorders. In treating these various disorders, behavioral health specialists employ a wide variety of evidence-based…
Depression affects millions of American adults annually and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. An estimated 20 percent of Americans will experience depression at…
We’ve all heard of the term emotionally unstable, but what does that really mean? The term itself is often accompanied by mental illness. Unfortunately, many…
One of the side effects of being heavily under the influence is impaired judgment. This makes it easier to abandon responsibilities and focus on feeling…
Addiction is dangerous on its own but is especially dangerous when coupled with a disorder such as depression. People who suffer from depression are more…