We hear a lot in the recovery space today about dual diagnosis and co-occurring mental health issues when substance use disorder is brought up, 45% of people fall into this category. While true that many who suffer from substance use struggle with another mental health disorder, it does not always take a secondary diagnosis to […]
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How Can I Be Sure A Loved One is Struggling?
Not all signs of substance use disorder are obvious, however, you know your loved one personally and believe that they may be struggling. Seeing a loved one weather challenges can lead to an emotional response. These kinds of emotions: fear, anxiety, anger, can make it difficult to pause and consider the facts of the situation […]