The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse
If you are struggling with bipolar disorder, you are also at a higher risk for abusing drugs and alcohol. Because bipolar disorder means you experience extreme low periods along with…
What Is National Public Health Week?
National Public Health Week could be the perfect time for you to take a stand to help yourself or others facing addiction. This week runs from April 5-11, 2021, and…
What Mental Health Issues Lead to Addiction?
A large percentage of people who have mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. These substances can effectively hide the symptoms of mental health conditions, making it difficult…
Does Childhood Trauma Lead to Addiction?
For years, doctors have looked for connections between childhood trauma and substance abuse. It is not uncommon for those dealing with mental health disorders to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol.…
How SAD Can Improve in March
People who struggle with low energy and feelings of depression during the winter months may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder. Although this condition has not necessarily been due to shorter…
March Madness and Alcoholism
When the March Madness college basketball tournament tips off, students and fans across the country will reach for alcoholic beverages. The binge drinking that comes with the country’s most exciting…
Maintaining Mental Health During the Winter
Seasonal depression can cause extreme sadness at certain times of the year. This condition often happens in winter when there are fewer hours of light. Seasonal affective disorder or SAD…
How Bipolar Disorder Perpetuates Addiction
If you have bipolar disorder, it may serve as one of the underlying causes of addiction. The intense mood swings that occur with bipolar disorder can take over your life.…
How the Holiday Hangover Hurts Sobriety
For those in recovery, the holidays pose particular challenges. Alcohol at family functions and social get-togethers, such as Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day, can create a problem that you…
The Role of Mental Health in Detox
Detox is a trying process. While many people recognize the physical symptoms of detoxing, such as the withdrawal symptoms you have, some do not understand this process’s mental health aspect.…