Depression and addiction often affect the same person at the same time. When a mental health condition and a substance use disorder occur together, this…
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families across North Carolina and the nation as a…
A dual diagnosis means someone has signs of mental health and substance use disorders. These co-occurring conditions are best addressed simultaneously with treatments that account…
Overlapping mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) are very common. Co-occurring disorders are best addressed in a dual diagnosis treatment center. You will receive…
Trauma is a pervasive issue affecting millions of Americans, with substantial implications for mental health and well-being. In the United States alone, it is estimated…
About half of those with a substance use disorder (SUD) also have a co-occurring mental health disorder, and vice versa. Mental health struggles can lead…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has become a significant tool for those struggling with addiction. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT has evolved to…
The way trauma works in the brain is that the memory of it stands at the ready to alert you to any dangers that threaten—triggers.…
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has been around for decades. It has proven very effective for people with substance use disorders (SUDs) or mental health…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a highly effective treatment approach that has revolutionized the field of behavioral health since its introduction in the 1960s. CBT is…
