Category: Mental Health
Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Its Relationship to Substance Abuse
Mental health disorders and substance abuse often coexist, which is why the term “dual diagnosis” is used to describe this complex condition. It is estimated that around 50% of individuals with a substance abuse disorder also have a co-occurring mental health disorder. This presents unique challenges for treatment, as both conditions need to be addressed […]
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Mental Health Treatments – Alternates, Self-Help, Peer Support
Complementary & Alternative Medicine #Complementary & #Alternative Medicine, or #CAM, refers to treatment and practices that are not typically associated with standard care. CAM may be used in place of or addition to standard health practices. Self Help Plan A #self-help plan is a unique health plan where an individual addresses his or her condition […]
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Mental Health Treatments – Hospitalization and Support Group
Hospitalization In a minority of cases, #hospitalization may be necessary so that an individual can be closely monitored, accurately diagnosed or have medications adjusted when his or her #mental #illness temporarily worsens. #Support Group A #support group is a group meeting where members guide each other towards the shared goal of #recovery. Support groups are […]
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Mental Health Treatments
Many people diagnosed with #mental illness achieve strength and #recovery through participating in individual or group #treatment. There are many different treatment options available. There is no treatment that works for everyone – individuals can choose the treatment, or combination of treatments, that works best. Treatments include #Psychotherapy, #Medication, #CaseManagement, #Hospitalization, #Support Group, Complementary & […]
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EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON UNBORN BABIES
Illicit drug use poses risks for pregnant women and their babies. Drugs may contain impurities that can be harmful to an unborn baby. Pregnant women who use drugs may be more likely to harm the fetus with risky behaviors and poor nutrition. Drug use can lead to premature birth or low birth weight. It can […]
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HOW TO GET HELP
Finding the right treatment rehabilitation center program can be a daunting task. Here are a few things to think about when seeking treatment for drug abuse, misuse, or addiction: • consider whether inpatient or outpatient services would be the best fit • find local treatment centers using this resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental […]
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Misuse, abuse, and addiction
Although there is no fixed definition, many experts believe that drug use becomes abuse when it starts to damage or impede aspects of a person’s daily life, such as work or parenting. Drug misuse is different and, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Trusted Source, refers to the “intentional therapeutic use of a drug […]
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Drug Addiction is Treatable
Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. Brain changes that occur over time with drug use challenge an addicted person’s self-control and interfere with their ability to resist intense urges to take drugs. This is why drug addiction is also […]
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