Co-Occurring Disorders

Alongside the physical and economic effects, the coronavirus is pushing America into a mental health crisis. With the abrupt change to daily life, many people have found themselves in prolonged...

Should You Intervene When a Family Member Stops Taking Antidepressants? It generally depends on the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s decision to stop taking the depressants, but yes you should....

Women are increasingly seeking help for mental health and substance abuse issues, rehab admittance numbers show. The numbers also show thousands of other women are suffering with addiction and mental...

Mental health problems are much more common than people realize. On average, about one in five American adults experience mental health issues. Suicide accounts for the loss of more than...

Impulses are a natural part of life. Part of what separates humans from other species is our ability to control our urges. Impulse control is how we demonstrate psychological maturity...

Any type of addiction is dangerous or even life-threatening, but some cases are more difficult to treat and overcome than others. A family may wonder how to convince an addict...

If your loved one is suffering from substance abuse and addiction, you may also have concerns about their mental health. Oftentimes, the symptoms of drug abuse and addiction can seem...

When a hobby, habit, or behavior becomes an addiction, it can be just as harmful as addictions to alcohol or chemical substances. Called process addiction, many people don’t realize the...

Researchers from Duke University recently announced their findings in a study regarding the diagnosis and treatment of teenagers with mental disorders. Their study concluded that less than half of adolescents...