Oct 10, 2025 | Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Family Involvement In Rehab, Family Support, Family Therapy, Fentanyl, holiday season, holidays, Uncategorized
A Family’s Guide: How to Support a Loved One with Dual Diagnosis Understanding Dual Diagnosis Dual diagnosis—also called co-occurring disorders—describes the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in the same person. When...
Sep 10, 2025 | addiction, Addiction Counseling, addiction recovery, Addiction Treatment
Why Do I Keep Using Cocaine When I Want to Stop? Cocaine’s Impact on the Brain: Understanding the Science Behind Addiction The question “Why do I keep using cocaine when I want to stop?” has a deeply rooted answer in addiction neuroscience....
Aug 6, 2025 | Addiction Treatment, Anxiety, Benzodiazepines, Dual Diagnosis, Klonopin, Xanax
Klonopin (clonazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam) are two of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines in the United States. These medications are effective in treating anxiety disorders and panic attacks, but understanding their differences is important for achieving...
Jul 9, 2025 | Addiction Treatment, Co-occurring disorders, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, substance abuse
Depression and substance use disorders create a dangerous partnership that can trap you in a relentless cycle of suffering. These two conditions don’t just coexist – they actively fuel each other, making both challenges increasingly difficult to overcome....
Jun 4, 2025 | Addiction Treatment, Dopamine Detox
A dopamine detox has gained significant attention as a powerful method to reset your brain’s reward system and break free from addictive behaviors. This practice involves temporarily abstaining from activities that trigger excessive dopamine release –...
