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Being Capable of Battling Depression and an Addiction
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and it is frequently experienced by individuals who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD). Coping with depression and recovering from substance use at the same time has the potential to...
Dealing With Depression After the Loss of a Loved One
Grief is universal; at some point in everybody’s life, they will encounter grief at least once. Grief is personal, and everybody experiences it differently. Although the five stages of grief are outlined, it does not mean every person goes through every stage or goes...
Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Reach Radical Acceptance
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is founded on the concept that two conflicting thoughts can exist in the brain simultaneously without causing a disruption. One of the most critical skills taught in DBT is known as “radical acceptance.” Radical acceptance is the...
Why There’s No Shame in Returning to Treatment
If you return to treatment after already having been there once, it can feel like a tremendous failure. However, it may also feel like a last resort solution to problems that have been continuous throughout a long period. The societal stigma of entering a residential...
A Deeper Look at Co-Occurring Disorders
A co-occurring disorder is a disorder that occurs when someone suffers from both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder. These disorders can include but are not limited to when an addiction co-occurs with clinical anxiety, major depressive...
The Importance of Peer Support After Treatment
During an individual’s journey through treatment, a significant factor to consider throughout the entire process is maintaining a steady balance of life after treatment. While each step in recovery is crucial, the period after exiting treatment and relying on yourself...
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