Explore the complexities of dual diagnosis, where mental health disorders and substance abuse intersect. Learn about specialized treatment plans and holistic approaches for effective management.
People living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face a higher likelihood of developing co-occurring substance use. Research has shown roughly a 50% prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) among
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Self-medicating is a dangerous act; it is never advisable by any ethical clinician, doctor, or expert. The impact that drugs have on the body and
Many patients struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) often have another underlying mental health disorder. Dealing with a drug or alcohol problem and a
Given the amount of attention around medicinal marijuana’s potential benefits, it’s tempting to assume that this substance is safer than others. Marijuana, however, carries several