Whether you are celebrating, socializing, or just relaxing, there is a good chance that alcohol is involved. It can make you feel happy and more relaxed to have an alcoholic drink, especially when joined with others. However, the effects of too much alcohol consumption can be harmful to your physical health and your mental health.…
It can be extremely difficult for any individual to acquire the needed coping mechanisms for their mental health conditions. Because of this, many individuals turn to substance abuse to regulate their emotions and body responses. In addiction treatment, this is known as comorbidity or having co-occurring disorders. Finding the right treatment for co-occurring disorders is…
Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health disorder. It can cause people to have significant shifts in their energy, mood, and ability to think. Many people with this condition find themselves unsure of what’s happening or how to control it. What is most important to understand is that mental health treatment can improve your…
When it comes to depression and Thanksgiving, it can be somewhat hard to know how to get through the day. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of feeling thankful and being surrounded by family. That does not always happen. Sometimes it happens and can put even more stress on you. How are you supposed…
It’s natural to wonder if depression and addiction are connected. Frequently, when one condition is present, the other follows. However, it’s not very useful to expend energy attempting to figure out which came first or which condition caused the other. The key when dealing with depression and addiction to treat both conditions simultaneously, so the…