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man in need of generalized anxiety disorder treatment

Signs of an Anxiety Disorder and Addiction

Anxiety disorders as a group are the most common mental health disorders in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that people with an anxiety disorder suffer from a simultaneous substance abuse disorder at twice the general population’s rate. This co-occurrence is, at times, due to self-medication. Other factors like genetics, environmental…

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The Purpose of a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center

Dual diagnosis treatment centers specialize in treating a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder simultaneously. Many rehab programs exclusively treat addiction and consider mental health concerns secondary to recovery. Dual diagnosis treatment programs instead focus on the importance of dealing with both issues simultaneously. This method offers the best chances at mental and…

Increased Access to Treatment is Necessary for COVID-19 Frontline Healthcare Workers Who Face Extraordinary Stress 24/7, Often Bringing on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

Increased Access to Treatment is Necessary for COVID-19 Frontline Healthcare Workers Who Face Extraordinary Stress 24/7, Often Bringing on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

If our nation’s frontline healthcare workers continue to be driven by the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic to the point of high levels of mental health and substance use/abuse issues, who will the general public turn to for healthcare support? Unfortunately, this is already a valid question our country’s leaders need to be asking themselves,…

The ABCs of Acute Cannabinoid Intoxication

The ABCs of Acute Cannabinoid Intoxication

As reported in articles published in Pediatrics Review (“Common Substances of Abuse,”) and NCBI’s StatPearls (“Marijuana Toxicity”),[1] adults, youth and children alike are increasingly susceptible to acute cannabinoid intoxication: “overdosing” on cannabis (marijuana) or cannabis-based products (edibles, gummies, etc.). And lest you think, “How can something like smoking weed or eating a pot brownie be…

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Will a Rehab Center for Alcohol Addiction Help with Recovery?

Alcohol abuse disorder affects millions of Americans every year. Generally, the proper treatment for alcohol addiction is through an alcohol rehab program. Three broad types of alcohol rehab programs exist. They are detoxification, residential, and outpatient. Many alcohol rehab centers offer the full suite of these programs as they share multiple elements and can at…

5 Risk Factors—Besides the COVID Pandemic—That May Contribute to Addiction in Nurses

5 Risk Factors—Besides the COVID Pandemic—That May Contribute to Addiction in Nurses

The current COVID-19 pandemic, having increased the overall stress (and in many cases, trauma) of countless healthcare workers in the U.S., can be counted as one of a significant number of challenges facing nurses today. Given these present demands have wide-ranging effects on the physical, mental and emotional dimensions of nurses’ lives, it makes sense…

doctor struggling with being one of the many addicted professionals

The Dangers of Addiction Among Medical Professionals

Addiction can affect everyone. That even applies to medical professionals who have dedicated their careers to supporting people’s health and wellness. Addicted professionals need help just like anyone else struggling with addiction. An awareness of the unique dangers that present for medical professionals can help avoid addiction altogether or at the very least support in…

Controlled Substance Diversion—esp. Opioid Drug Thefts—in U.S. Hospitals on the Rise: Multiple Studies and Reports

A four-year study and a number of reports by healthcare organizations, including The Joint Commission (the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare), as well as an NPR report (Oct. 2020), point to a substantial increase in hospital drug thefts, tied to healthcare workers struggling with substance use disorders. According to a…