How Substance Use Disorder Qualifies as a Mental Health Disorder
Substance use is often a symptom of many types of mental health disorders. When substance use becomes out of control, it becomes a mental health disorder of its own. This …
Addiction
Understanding Psychological and Biological Addictions
When people think about addiction, they typically think of the abuse of drugs with addictive chemicals. Indeed, drugs are often addictive, but addiction is more than that. Addiction has both …
Why Am I Depressed During the Holidays?
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and togetherness, but if you have depression, that doesn’t always happen. Don’t feel alone if you’re sad or depressed during …
The Role of Trauma in Mental Health and Addiction
Trauma is typically the root cause of many types of mental disorders and substance abuse disorders. This blog will discuss the role of trauma and how it impacts a person’s …