Within a rehab facility, it’s quite common to find instances of dual diagnosis. When addiction occurs, a mental health disorder is usually present as well. Understanding the common types of mental disorders can help those find lasting recovery. So what are some types of mental disorders? Understanding Types of Mental Disorders While numerous mental health…
Many people dealing with substance abuse or addiction also have a mental health condition such as anxiety. While a dual-diagnosis of this type is common, it can present an individual with unique challenges. Before you can find treatment, you should learn about the different types of anxiety disorders. This knowledge can help you better narrow…
Depression and addiction can often occur together in the same person. Successfully treating both conditions requires a good understanding of what each process entails. An individual must understand what depression is and how to manage the common types of depression. Without this knowledge, it can be almost impossible to function normally. Explaining Clinical Depression Clinical…
Depression and addiction go hand in hand. Therapists call it a dual diagnosis. You can’t treat one without also caring for the other. Here’s what you need to know about the young adult addiction and depression treatment centers North Carolina talks about. Understanding the Connection between Depression and Addiction Depression is far more severe than…
Opioid deaths are on the rise. Abuse of prescription pain pills is on the upswing, too. Young adults are among the most vulnerable. A good example is the current extent of the Atlanta opioid crisis. How Bad is the Opioid Problem in Georgia? As noted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the only thing between you and…
Red Oak Recovery® is pleased to welcome our newest team member, Dr. Brady Schroer! We know that Dr. Schroer will be an excellent addition to our treatment team. Read on to learn more about our newest friendly face. Brady Schroer, DO Psychiatrist/Addictionologist Dr. Brady Schroer obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology with an emphasis…
Lean drug abuse is becoming a more common problem throughout America. That said, many people have never heard of this drug and don’t fully understand its possible complications. What is lean drug and how does it affect the body? How can you help a loved one struggling with addiction? The information below will delve deeper…
A lot of treatment options are available when it comes to addiction. To adequately treat the disease, however, people have to deal with underlying issues. In many cases, these problems led to addiction in the first place. One way that rehab centers deal with them is with EMDR, but what is EMDR? What Is EMDR?…
Right now, there’s an addiction epidemic in the United States, and it’s not only illicit drugs that are a problem. Currently, more people are dying from prescription drug overdoses than heroin and cocaine combined. It’s important to understand the various most abused prescription drugs so you can get help if you need it. One of…
Many people want to know the answer to the question, “Is alcohol a depressant?” After a few drinks, most people feel upbeat. Despite the way that a few drinks make people feel, alcohol is a depressant. Below is more information about why this drug falls into this category. Why Is Alcohol a Depressant? People may…