a family talking to their loved one about National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month

Drug addiction affects millions of Americans, often negatively impacting their work, relationships, health, and well-being. While more effort is being put towards addiction recovery and various addiction treatment programs, there is still a long way to go. Educating people about the afflictions experienced by those battling substance abuse is one way to fight drug addiction.…

a doctor explaining what is dual diagnosis

What is Dual Diagnosis?

The likelihood of developing an addiction if you are suffering from mental health disorders is very high. It’s not uncommon for individuals struggling with mental health issues to also develop a substance use disorder in their lifetime. If we can detect illness earlier and quickly, we can then prevent and addiction. Conversely, if we treat…