Addiction and mental health are very connected. Some addictive substances only create dependence and tolerance in the brain while others change some of the brain’s structure and functionality. Some of the areas affected in the brain include those associated with...
When treating addiction issues, it is important to tackle the physical elements and the mental ones in tandem. When somebody develops an alcohol addiction, there is a physical impact on their body, causing them to feel withdrawal symptoms, and they will experience...
Admitting you have a problem with addiction and then seeking treatment requires a lot of courage. One of the barriers to receiving appropriate addiction treatment is anxiety over an underlying mental health condition. Issues such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar...
People often misunderstand addiction and think that overcoming it is just a matter of willpower, but that isn’t the case. When somebody is a victim of substance abuse, they have a chemical dependency, and changes occur in the brain. It’s not a simple case of...
Many people are good at hiding their addiction to start with, but eventually, friends and family find out and it puts a huge amount of strain on relationships. When people have serious substance abuse issues, feeding their addiction becomes their main priority, and...
Alcoholism is not the cause of something, but rather a symptom of something much larger. Mental health issues are usually the main cause of why some people turn to drinking. It could be the inability to cope with stress, or depression. It might be due to feeling...
Although drug and substance abuse is a major problem in Kentucky, there’s still a huge discrepancy between those who need and receive drug treatment. Over the years, several different addiction treatment programs have come up but accessing the right treatment still...
Drug use disorders and addiction are responsible for sending millions of people in the U.S. for treatment each year. However, according to statistics, only a fraction of those who need treatment for drug addiction receive the treatment they need to straighten out...
If you are truly honest with yourself, you will probably find that you are guilty of labeling someone with addiction needs under one of many terms. In truth, if we got out into the big wide world and conducted a survey, it would probably come back that the vast...
As a parent, keeping your child safe is your main priority, no matter their age. Sadly, our adult children often make decisions that we don’t have the facilities or understanding to cope with. Drug and alcohol addiction, for instance, can destroy our children’s...
