by Valiant | Apr 8, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
A common condition that is often seen together with substance abuse is bipolar disorder, but what is this? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes severe mood swings, and it is also referred to as manic depressive disorder. Every human alive has experienced...
by Valiant | Apr 7, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
If you have a loved one who has been given a dual diagnosis what can you do to help? There are many ways that you can offer support and help them reach a full recovery from both of the conditions that they suffer. Treatment for substance abuse and mental disorders can...
by Valiant | Apr 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
With males this increased risk is found across all military branches and most occupations. With women the higher risks are most common in the Marines and the Navy branches, but is seen at smaller increases across the other branches. Our military members have fought...
by Valiant | Apr 5, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
There are many mental disorders that seem to go together with substance abuse , and it can be very difficult to distinguish the symptoms of one problem from the other. Mental illness can cause an individual to start drinking or using drugs in order to self medicate...
by Valiant | Apr 4, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
The important questions which can help you determine if substance abuse is occurring include: Do you ever feel that your alcohol or drug use has spiraled out of control? Does it seem like you can not go even a short time without using? Have you tried to cut down or...