Understanding Co-occurring Disorders Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, refer to the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. This often...
Trauma and addiction are deeply intertwined, with many people turning to substance abuse to cope with the pain and distress caused by traumatic experiences. Recognizing this connection, Avedis...
Understanding Addiction Addiction is a disease that affects the brain and alters behavior. Substance abuse, whether drugs or alcohol, can have adverse and detrimental physical and mental...
Many people have experienced trauma in their lives. Whether that trauma occurred over many years during childhood or was a single dramatic event witnessed as an adult, there sadly is an all too...