How Meth Impacts Mental Health
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Addiction to methamphetamine, also known as meth, is particularly alarming for numerous reasons. For one, it’s a highly destructive and addictive drug that destroys a person’s physical and mental health. Another issue is that, unlike opiates, there are no life-saving measures like naloxone to use as a medical intervention in case of overdose. This means […]
The Importance of Trauma Treatment Centers for Recovery
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Trauma-focused therapy programs play a crucial role in helping clients heal from mental health and substance abuse disorders. Trauma can result from a wide range of situations. Some experience trauma as a child as a result of neglect or abuse. Others face trauma because of sexual abuse or domestic violence. Often, individuals face co-occurring disorders […]
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
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Half of those with a substance abuse disorder have a co-occurring mental health issue. The appeal of substances is associated with particular mental illnesses. This is because those abusing these substances are often seeking to balance the negative feelings they have as a result of a mental health condition. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol can instead […]