Treatment for Anxiety and Addiction

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or stress that can cause physical reactions like sweating, restlessness, and a fast heartbeat. While everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life, some individuals deal with it daily, to the point where their anxiety affects their ability to function. People who…

Dissociative Identity Disorder and Addiction

Addiction is linked to a number of mental health conditions. When someone suffers from both a substance use disorder and a mental illness, this is known as having co-occurring disorders. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Services, “approximately 9.2 million adults in the United States have a…

does antidepressant medications help with addiction treatment and recovery?

Antidepressants make up a large group of medications that can help people overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, and much more. These medications work by adjusting the release and/or reabsorption of neurotransmitters in the brain like serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine, helping individuals achieve a stabilized and slightly elevated mood.  In recovery…

does medicare and medicaid insurance cover addiction treatment?

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that must be treated by a professional rehab program. Due to the intricacies of treating substance use disorders, the cost of treatment can become extremely high. Unfortunately, this causes a large number of people to avoid attending treatment altogether.  Thankfully, most addiction treatment…

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