If you are struggling with both bipolar disorder and a substance use disorder, it is important to understand the link between them. While not everyone with bipolar disorder will develop an addiction, research shows that about 50% will. Here we’ll examine the link between bipolar … Read more
If you’re feeling trapped in a cycle of addiction, you’re not alone. Studies show that nearly half of people with substance use disorders also battle mental health issues. This blog will guide you through understanding the connection and finding help for both problems.
Let’s unpack this together.
Managing mental health and addiction is no easy feat. It can be challenging to identify when one condition triggers the other in a patient. This co-occurrence of mental illness and addiction is called Dual Diagnosis. People who suffer from dual diagnosis are often misunderstood and … Read more
Acupuncture therapy is a holistic treatment that addresses mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. It’s recognized by WHO (World Health Organization) and NIH (National Institute of Health) in the treatment of a number of conditions. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine that has been in … Read more
Multiple factors determine which rehabilitation works best for your situation, and a few factors are more critical than others. That’s why it’s so beneficial that you find the right alcohol and drug recovery center to fit your needs. Below is a list of some of … Read more
Is anyone in your family experiencing bipolar depression symptoms? Wait, what exactly would those look like? Would they be crying all the time? Would they express thoughts of suicide? Would they isolate themselves from friends and family? Well, to be sure of what bipolar depression … Read more
What is Alcohol Poisoning? Alcohol poisoning occurs when consuming too many drinks within a short time, such as two hours. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rising to 0.08 percent or higher, will usually happen after consuming four drinks (for women) or five drinks (for men), according … Read more
What Do Anger Issues Have to Do with Addiction? A research study published by the Journal of Education and Health Promotion (JEHP) in 2019 showed that among 373 college medical students in Iran, personality changes were noted, particularly anger when addressing addiction to substances. This may … Read more
Medical detoxification is a systematic process that involves safe withdrawal from drugs or alcohol for individuals who have an addiction. It is also known as Systematic withdrawal.
Abuse of harmful substances makes an individual physically dependent on them, which leads to withdrawal symptoms when they attempt to stop abruptly or unplanned. Detoxification systematically removes these toxins while addressing and treating the effects of withdrawal, and it is ideally carried out in a structured environment under a physician’s supervision.
Dual diagnosis is the medical term used to describe the presence of a mood condition such as depression or bipolar disorder together with a substance abuse problem in patients. An individual who is confirmed with dual diagnosis has two separate conditions and each one of … Read more
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