In: Anxiety
Can I Become Addicted to My Anxiety Medication?
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that can lead to things like negative consequences and even panic attacks. Anxiety medication can…
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Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction
What Is a Co-Occurring Disorder? Updated on 05/20/24 The coexistence of both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse use…
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Anxiety and Addiction
Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders Anxiety is a complex condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is a…
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Depression and Addiction
How does depression cause addiction? Addiction is a common place issue amongst people who are experiencing a depressive disorder. Alcohol is…
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Behavioral Therapy: DBT and CBT and How They Help Fight Addiction
Behavioral Therapy: DBT and CBT and How They Help Fight Addiction What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBD)…
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The Psychoactive Drug Revolution: Developing New Treatments for Addiction and Other Disorders
The Psychoactive Drug Revolution: Developing New Treatments for Addiction and Other Disorders The resurgence of research into the therapeutic potential of…
Read MoreSafety of Alcohol vs Marijuana Consumption
Safety of Alcohol vs Marijuana Consumption The debate about whether marijuana is “safer” than other substances, such as alcohol, has growing…
Read MoreSeptember is Recovery Month
September is Recovery Month Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, substance abuse prevention…
Read MoreAvoiding Sleeping Pill Addiction
Avoiding Sleeping Pill Addiction Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. If you have it, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying…
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On Being a “Teacher”: Thoughts as I Prepare to Depart from South Africa
On Being a “Teacher”: Thoughts as I Prepare to Depart from South Africa I first answered Africa’s siren song in 1992,…
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