Treatment

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…

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “among people aged 12 or older in 2020, 0.9% (or about 2.6 million people) reported using methamphetamine in the past 12 months.”[1]  Methamphetamine is an extremely potent substance that can rapidly cause dependency. Meth addiction can lead to an array of physical…

Addiction treatment programs are offered in many types of facilities and several levels of care. A doctor will determine the level of care that best treats a person’s addiction, but people often have many choices about the care they’ll receive. For many, the first choice is to explore the benefits…

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…