How and why does anxiety cause substance abuse? Does the opposite also happen? Dealing with the intricate relationship between anxiety and substance abuse requires the…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 800,000 people commit suicide every year across the globe. That breaks down to one person every 40 seconds.…
For years now, many veterans have had to deal with the effects of combat exposure. While many transition back into society, others struggle with PTSD…
Statistics say that 80% of Americans have tried gambling and 5% of those players will end up with a gambling addiction. Problem gambling is an…
“Traumatic events challenge an individual’s view of the world as a just, safe and predictable place. Traumas that are caused by human behavior commonly have…
PTSD and substance abuse go hand-in-hand. This is because many people with PTSD use drugs and alcohol to cope. Understanding post-traumatic stress and learning how…
Bi-polar and addiction don’t mix – but try telling that to someone who is addicted and Bipolar. The fact is, drugs and alcohol can initially…
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder To understand substance abuse and OCD, you must first understand OCD as a type of anxiety condition. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also…
Despite the cute title of this post, the story of how chronic pain and addiction interact is no fairy tale. Three factors of the healthcare…
When you live in the state of Idaho and have a dual diagnosis of both a substance abuse disorder (alcoholism, illicit drug addiction, or the…
