by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Feb 9, 2021 | Dual Diagnosis, Substance Addiction
An addiction to substances alone is already challenging enough for someone to go through. However, if you mix the use of substances and alcohol at the same time, you severely increase your risk of harming your health. It is imperative that you never mix drugs and...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Jan 11, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction, Dual Diagnosis
It’s common for the consumption of alcohol to be tied with depression. Mental health disorders like depression can drive someone to using alcohol or substances as a coping mechanism. In the case of an addiction, these mental health disorders are known as “co-occurring...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Jan 9, 2021 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
When struggling with an addiction, you may find it to be very difficult to try to recover on your own. Addictions alter your brain chemistry, which makes it hard to break free from addiction on your will alone. Additionally, mental health disorders can fuel the desire...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Jan 4, 2021 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance Addiction
Some people struggle with mental health disorders. Some people struggle with addiction. Then there are those who struggle with both. Those who struggle with both are known as having co-occurring disorders, both a mental health issue and a drug or alcohol addiction....
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Dec 4, 2020 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
Life with a mental health disorder is hard. Depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress can drive you to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope. This is often why peoplrj3nnnze end up developing an addiction, which just adds to the list of challenges you face when you have...
by admin@blue-pig-media.com | Dec 3, 2020 | Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
If you’re struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, you should never have to fight it alone. Not only is recovering on your own extremely difficult, it could even be risky for your health if you’re not meeting all your needs. Fortunately, there are several...
