Why is Mental Illness a Risk for Substance Misuse or inappropriate use?
3 min readThe most common reason why individuals who suffer from a mental illness are at risk for substance misuse or inappropriate use is because of their desire to “self-medicate”...
Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders
3 min readCo-occurring disorders have been brought to a bigger light in the last few years. A co-occurring disorder means that a person has two coexisting diseases or medical conditions....
The Difference Between Being Stressed and Having Anxiety
3 min readMany people experience stress – and the effects can feel unbearable, especially if the circumstances surrounding that stress seem never-ending. Factors leading to chronic stress may include: job...
