Addiction is often misunderstood. In his TikTok video, Dr. Brian Samford explains addiction in clear, human terms. He describes what it feels like inside the…
In substance use treatment, we use the term “dual diagnosis” or “co-occurring disorder” when a person has both a mental health condition and a substance…
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…