Dual diagnosis is a term for when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance abuse problem simultaneously. Either substance abuse or mental illness can develop first. A person experiencing a mental health condition may turn to drugs and alcohol as a form of self-medication to improve the troubling mental health symptoms they experience. Abusing […]
Read MoreWhen two disorders or illnesses occur in the same person, simultaneously or sequentially, they are described as either comorbid or co-occurring. People with co-occurring physical and mental conditions represent a significant portion of the population. Comorbidity is associated with elevated symptom burden, functional impairment, decreased length and quality of life and increased costs. Collaborative, integrated […]
Read MoreWhat is Anxiety? From time to time we all feel anxious. That’s normal. But sometime anxiety can take over our life and we feel overwhelmed by a sense of fear or dread. Anxiety is actually one of the most common health disorders affecting nearly 1 of every 5 adults in the U.S. We can often […]
Read MoreIntroduction Addiction affects about 1/8 of our population, that’s nearly 40-million people. It is an equal opportunity disease affecting people of all races, cultures, genders, and socio-economic categories. What is Addiction? In common terms, addiction is the inability to live without certain substances, and the buildup of dependency on them. It can be both physical […]
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