Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PLPC, writer for Addiction Hope. When you are looking to upgrade your career skills, or even to figure out how to play the piano, you are best served to find a coach or teacher to illuminate the path forward. This includes discovering avenues you had never considered before: the hidden [...]
Contributor: Duffy's Napa Valley Rehab clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), nearly 8 million American adults suffered from a susceptibility to co-occurring disorders which is a combination diagnosis of a substance use disorder and a mental health condition in 2014. The Relationship Between [...]
Is there a connection between sexual addiction and mental illness? If there is, which disorder comes first? I would like to suggest a bi-directional interaction between the two: Sexual addiction can assist in the development of mental illness, and some mental illnesses can assist the development of a sexual addiction. This is, however, my conclusion [...]
When your loved one is struggling with mental illness and substance abuse, it is quite likely that you are overwhelmed and not sure what to do! Take a deep breath, let everything slow down for a moment, and then consider the following points. As you consider them, refrain from judging yourself or your loved one [...]
Contributed by Serenity Knolls clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. In light of PTSD Awareness Month (June), we'd like to shed light on an often-overlooked sufferer of the disorder: domestic abuse victims. Before we get into how domestic violence can cause the victim to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol problems, let's look at what [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.