Healing from trauma is an extremely complicated process. Forgetting about it doesn’t work. Directing your attention elsewhere doesn’t work. Drinking and drugs might provide temporary relief, but they won’t help you heal. That’s where we come in. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center we want to help trauma survivors get past the issues they’re still facing.…
If you’ve experienced trauma in your childhood and you’re struggling with addiction as an adult, that’s not surprising. Childhood trauma and addiction are linked in many ways because addiction is used as a coping mechanism for all the unhealed trauma that you’re still trying to process. Getting through that trauma can take time and effort, but…
What’s the connection between alcohol and depression? If you suffer from alcohol use disorder and have a mental health condition like depression, you may feel you have a lot stacked against you. The fact is, these two conditions often occur at the same time. With proper treatment for both of them, you may be able…
Alcohol and anxiety can sometimes go hand-in-hand. Anxiety is a feeling that can sometimes be hard to shake. It’s a type of internal warning that somethings not right. For those with generalized anxiety disorder, though, it happens often and sometimes without a real reason. That’s when there’s a need to reach out for help. At…
Anxiety is one of the most confusing emotions to have. In many cases, it is a widespread and natural feeling. You’re worried about that big meeting. You are anxious about tackling a project. In other cases, it becomes all-consuming. You think and worry about something so much, so it interferes with your health and wellbeing.…
Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? It is not uncommon for these two mental health conditions to occur at the same time. In nearly all situations, there are steps you can take to see improvement in these areas. The key is knowing you can get help. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we’re here to…
Depression is a serious type of mental health disorder. Those who have it are not able to “snap out of it” or to just “be happy.” They are facing challenges they cannot control. They need help. How do you get a loved one with depression into treatment, though? It can be a difficult process because…
Your loved one with anxiety worries you. They always seem to be upset, and nothing can ease their worries. Even though you know everything is okay, they seem to think it is not. It’s hard to live a life like this. You’re worried about what the future may hold. In these situations, anxiety may be…
You’ve heard people say they had a panic attack. Other people say they have anxiety attacks. What’s the difference in panic attack vs. anxiety attack? Which one is impacting you? Understanding what’s happening with your mental health is essential. The best course of treatment is to reach out to our team at Viewpoint Dual Recovery…
You have worked so hard to get through drug and alcohol treatment. It is an incredible accomplishment and one you should be proud of achieving. While you are in that place, though, it’s also essential to focus on the future. For many people, relapse prevention is a critical component of the long-term success you’ll have.…