Contributed by Azure Acres clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. A few marijuana facts are that it is a heavily abused addictive substance that is used by many teens and young adults, mainly due to its easy access compared to other controlled substances. It comes from the plant genus cannabis and is often consumed through [...]
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 [...]
Honesty, honesty, honesty. The great David Viscott, a prominent writer in the psychological world, insists that if we were to live our lives honestly, then we would heal ourselves. [1] So is he blowing smoke? Living a fantasy? Or is he accurate? Revealing Your Co-Occurring Addiction There are few things harder to recover from than [...]
Struggling with addiction can be one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Feelings of shame, regret, guilt and hopelessness can haunt the addict’s mind for years. How could I have let this happen? Why have I been so weak? While addiction is painful for everyone, for Christians, the struggle can be [...]
Contributed by Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS – CEO/Medical Director Emeritus, Timberline Knolls. For countless individuals who may be struggling with addiction, another serious mental health issue may compound their existing symptoms. Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, are the existence of both a mental health and simultaneous substance use disorders. Research has identified an [...]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.