Many Americans struggle with substance use disorder and mental health issues. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known condition most often treated through medications. However, when…
It is not uncommon for a substance use disorder and a mental health condition to co-occur. This is known as dual diagnosis and behavioral health…
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…
With the opioid crisis expanding in the U.S., discussion about this epidemic has become ubiquitous. However, little discussion is happening that discusses the vital link…
Did you know that more than half of Americans report that COVID-19 negatively impacted their mental health? In February 2021, more than 40% of adults…
Peer to peer support is a form of mutual aid between people struggling with the same issue. It’s based on the idea that people who…
A storm appears in the distance. Rather than preparing for a night of rain and thunder, you instantly presume your family and property are in…
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…
Most addictive drugs can be classified as either a stimulant or a depressant. These groups interact differently with the central nervous system, often throwing off…