recognizing clinical depression

The Correlation Between Depression and Substance Abuse

According to the NIMH, as of 2014, almost 8 million people in the United States had a mental illness (like depression) along with a substance abuse problem...


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Anxiety and Substance Abuse: A Guide to Understanding the Relationship

Almost 20 percent of Americans have some type of anxiety. Along with those who have anxiety, some people have co-occurring disorders. These include substance abuse...


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Co-occurring Disorders: What Are They and How Are They Treated?

Co-occurring Disorders: What Are They and How Are They Treated?

Years ago, mental health was separate treatment from drug or alcohol addiction. The facilities for treatment were not the same and even the approach to therapy was different.


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Anxiety And Substance Abuse

Anxiety And Substance Abuse

Plenty of people drink socially and many people have anxiety. Yet, when the two are mixed it can cause greater disquietude, especially in those with an existing anxiety disorder...


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Anxiety And Substance Abuse: How they Connect

Anxiety And Substance Abuse: How they Connect

If you’re a human being, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced some anxiety at some point in your life. You might think of anxiety as nervousness. However, anxiety is not...


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