trauma and addiction

Trauma and Addiction Recovery

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Going through a traumatic event can have a deep and lasting effect on a person. Even if he or she is able to come to grips with the event, there may be residual effects such as maladaptive coping behaviors. One of the most common of these is…
adhd and alcohol

What is the Link Between ADHD and Alcohol?

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ADHD is a brain condition that affects about 10% of children and 4.4% of the adult population. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is more common among those who were diagnosed with ADHD as kids. Read on to learn more about the link between ADHD and…
narcissists and addiction

Is There a Link Between Narcissists and Addiction?

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Narcissists and addiction tend to go together, which further complicates each disorder. You or a loved one may have found yourselves in the crosshairs of a narcissist. If so, then you already know the awful impact of this mental health disorder…
postpartum depression and alcohol

Postpartum Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder

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Postpartum depression and alcohol use disorder is a common dual diagnosis. Women who struggle with depression following the birth of a child may turn to alcohol to self-medicate. Continue reading to learn more about postpartum disorder and how…
executive burnout recovery

Executive Burnout Recovery

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How Do You Recovery From Executive Burnout? Employee burnout is now more common than ever before. Executive burnout recovery can assist someone through a mental health and/or substance use challenge. The demands of daily life can quickly…
my husband is depressed and drinking

My Husband is Depressed and Drinking

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Living With Depressed Alcoholic Husband What can you do when you realize, “My husband is depressed and drinking.” How can you get him the help he needs? Read on to learn more. Yes, men get depressed, too. That may come as a surprise, as…
What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment

What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

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What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? Imagine how hard it is to live with a substance use disorder (SUD). Now think about how much harder that would be if you also had a mental illness! Just one or the other is bad enough, but having both disorders…
depressed alcoholic

Hiding My Depression By Drinking

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The Link Between Alcohol Abuse And Depression Depression symptoms are very hard to endure. Someone who struggles with this mood disorder knows all too well how much they just want to feel normal again. You drag yourself through the days, stuck…
Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder

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Alcoholism and bipolar disorder are very common co-occurring disorders. When someone has both these disorders present then tend to have a more difficult time that if they had only one or the other disorder. Each disorder aggravates the other,…
PTSD and Addiction

PTSD and Addiction

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The Link Between PTSD and Addiction The deep-seated emotional effects of having experienced a life-altering trauma will often result in the use of coping techniques to help soothe the pain.  Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder…