If you’ve been living with a substance use disorder and are beginning to wonder whether you may also have a mental health condition, you’re not alone. Many people experience both issues simultaneously, and understanding this connection is the first step toward identifying the most effective treatment for you. Co-occurring disorders are also commonly referred to…
Trauma and addiction are two treatable mental health disorders that frequently occur at the same time, where one disorder fuels the other. This dual-diagnosis condition can make the recovery process much more challenging unless you enroll in a comprehensive treatment program. These programs address both disorders simultaneously and work to create personalized coping skills that…
Learning about how alcohol affects mental health is smart if you know someone who regularly consumes alcohol and you are worried they may be developing an addiction. In the United States, alcohol addiction is very common despite the known dangers and affects over 28 million adults over the age of 18 each year.1 Fortunately, there…
Pennsylvania is working hard to combat the growing number of drug and alcohol abuse cases that plague the state year after year. Between 2021 and 2022, there was a 16% decrease in the number of reported overdoses and a 23% decrease in the number of overdose deaths.1 If you or a loved one is struggling…