Alcohol Addiction

Many people have experienced traumatic events as a child. According to the CDC, 64% of U.S. adults report experiencing one adverse childhood experience while 1 in 6 people experienced four or more traumatic events.[1]  While childhood trauma is common, it is extremely detrimental to development. When adverse childhood experiences are…

Drug and alcohol addictions are complex conditions deeply rooted in a person’s history, genetics, and behaviors. Identifying the underlying causes of addiction can be difficult, but there are some common characteristics that many people with addiction share. Low self-esteem is common in people with drug and alcohol addiction. While drug…

Many people who struggle with addiction also have a mental health condition. Oftentimes, substance abuse is caused by untreated symptoms of a mental illness leading you to self-medicate. When you struggle with a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time, it is referred to as…

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States and the rest of the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression.”[1] While depression is common, it can significantly impact your ability to function in your daily…