Mental Health

It is not uncommon to encounter feelings of depression while in recovery from addiction, but at what point do those feelings become dangerous and require professional help?

Research has shown that the highest percentage of people seeking addiction treatment are young adults aged 18-25. When examining this population as a whole, a prevailing trend begins to emerge.

Types of Depression and Addiction – As a condition that impacts more than 16 million adults, major depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in the U.S.

Sensory Processing Disorder and Addiction – When people see an image or smell an odor, we are encountering those senses as a response to specific stimuli

Dependent Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse – If you’ve never heard of dependent personality disorder (DPD), you aren’t alone.

Adult Children of Alcoholics: Eight Common Characteristics – For many in recovery, the issues caused by being reared by a parent or caregiver experiencing an active addiction continue to impede their ability to live emotionally balanced and healthy lives.

Signs of Bipolar Disorder and Addiction – Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a potentially severe mental health condition hallmarked by abrupt and intense changes in mood, behavior, and level of energy. Like substance abuse, people with bipolar disorder face risks to their physical and mental well-being. Those who have bipolar disorder have higher rates of relationship difficulties, economic uncertainty, accidental injuries, and suicide than the general public. They are also considerably more likely to abuse or become addicted to drugs or alcohol. According to statistics published by the American Journal of Managed Care: