by Grant Schaefer | Oct 23, 2023 | Mental Health
Introduction Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, often referred to as dual diagnosis or comorbidity, represent a significant public health challenge. This complex interaction between mental health and substance misuse presents unique treatment and...
by Grant Schaefer | Oct 5, 2023 | Mental Health, Important things to know, Clinical Importance
Introduction Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It encompasses a range of substance-related problems, including addiction to drugs or alcohol. Addressing SUD requires comprehensive treatment...
by Soul Recovery | Aug 9, 2023 | Substance Specific, Mental Health, Important things to know
What is Polysubstance Use: The complexity of Treating Co-Occurring Addictions So what exactly is Polysubstance use? Polysubstance Use Disorder (PSUD) is a complex and challenging condition characterized by the excessive and simultaneous misuse of multiple substances,...
by Soul Recovery | Jul 20, 2023 | Important things to know, Skills, Youth Treatment, Mental Health
Problems Faced In Early Addiction Recovery Early addiction recovery can be a challenging and critical period in a person’s life. It is a time of transition, self-discovery, and learning to navigate life without relying on substances. During this phase,...
by Grant Schaefer | Apr 3, 2023 | Mental Health, Skills, Clinical Importance
Toxic relationships can be incredibly damaging to one’s mental and emotional well-being. They are characterized by a lack of trust, communication issues, emotional manipulation, and often involve the abuse of power in some form. In this article, we’ll dive...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 6, 2023 | Mental Health, Skills
What Are Boundaries? Before we dive into why boundaries are important, examples of them and how to maintain them, it might be helpful to start by defining them. So, what are boundaries? In essence, they are a limit that people place on others or events (where...
