OCD and Addiction Everyone is going to have worries or excessive thoughts at some point in their life. For example, you might worry that you are going to get in a car accident on a rainy day or feel uncomfortable when your loved one is away on a vacation. As long as these aren’t severe …
Addiction and PTSD Unfortunately, there are millions of people who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. Generally, this condition happens after someone experiences or witnesses something traumatic. Many people who have addiction and PTSD are veterans. However, this disorder is found in many others, too. Oftentimes, since post-traumatic stress disorder is so …
Depression and Addiction Depression and addiction usually work together in cycles. One may even make the other worse or cause the other. If you are struggling with depression, there is an increased risk that you will develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol and vice versa. It really is a dangerous, vicious cycle. If you …
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a mental health disorder that is mainly defined due to its symptoms.
When someone is impacted by a substance use disorder, it can often be accompanied by a mental health disorder (think bipolar, chronic anxiety, depression, etc).
