Entering drug and alcohol treatment is a profound way to change your life. It allows your body to heal and your mental health to stabilize. You’ll feel empowered and ready to get back to a better quality of life once you work through treatment. Yet, to do well long term, you need a support system…
Dual diagnosis in drug rehab occurs when a person who uses drugs or alcohol also has a mental health disorder. The 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 9.2 million adults in the U.S. suffered from both mental illness and drug abuse. It may be common, but it is also one of the…
Substance use disorder can happen for many reasons. Sometimes, mental illness is the cause of addiction. Other times, addiction can lead to the development of mental health disorders. In all cases of addiction and mental illness, both conditions need proper treatment in order for a person to recovery. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, our team…
Life can seem challenging and overwhelming many times. Sometimes, all you can do is to try to find a way to block out the pain and frustration for a short amount of time. You may even use drugs or alcohol to help you do that. Yet, you may want to change and to learn how…
Trauma comes in all different forms. It impacts people from all walks of life. When it happens, no matter the circumstances, it changes the way we think, how we see the world, and function within it. Addiction-related trauma occurs when a person suffers some type of trauma brought on by addiction. When this happens, it…
Some people believe depression is pronounced. You may think a depressed person is always crying, sad, and unable to get out of bed. Sometimes, that’s true. Other times, there are subtle signs of depression harder to notice, but that can be an early warning for help. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we aim to help…
People often have misconceptions about how they perceive depression. Many people view those suffering from the condition as being weak in some way. A lot of individuals forgo asking for help out of shame or fear of being stigmatized for having the illness. That concern may be causing you to ignore the signs of depression…
Some portions of the nation’s population thrive on social isolation. They work from home. They homeschool their children, and they’re satisfied having little contact with people outside their own family. Others find this situation distressing. These are the people who thrive on daily interaction with friends and coworkers, clients and fellow bus-riders. When someone who…
Recently, stock market fluctuations, national-level quarantines, and lost work have led to many people experiencing more anxiety than ever. The imposed isolation in several cities also makes it difficult for people who feel anxious to go out and get help or find ways to ease their loneliness. Even in these uncertain times, you can still…