Dual diagnosis treatment allows individuals who are struggling to get help for both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. That’s important because an estimated 53 percent of those with drug addiction and 37 percent with alcohol use disorder also have an underlying mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety.… Continue Reading 10 Things To Seek in a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center
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A movie tells a story that can touch lives. The right film may be what brings you or someone you love to decide that it’s time to get treatment for drug addiction or alcoholism at centers like Westwind Recovery®. Learn more about several popular movies that address addiction and contact an addiction treatment center near… Continue Reading 6 Movies About Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
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If you’ve made a commitment to sobriety and then you experience a relapse, you might feel disappointed, angry, frustrated, or sad. You might even begin to feel like you’ve lost hope, as though it’s going to be difficult to get back on the road to recovery. However, it’s important to remember that addiction relapse is… Continue Reading How to Start Again after Relapsing in Recovery
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Getting treatment for a mental health condition like borderline personality disorder is often part of the recovery process. That is why understanding how mental health can impact substance use is critical and why finding a facility that offers treatment for co-occurring disorders is so important. What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder is a… Continue Reading What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
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Addiction does not discriminate. Many celebrities have struggled publicly with addiction to drugs or alcohol. There are many in recovery, though, that use their fame to raise awareness. Consider the following nine well-known individuals in addiction recovery and reach out to an addiction treatment center near you today. What Celebrities Are in Addiction Recovery? 1.… Continue Reading 9 Celebrities in Addiction Recovery
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There are significant similarities between bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and there are differences, too. That is one reason why it is essential to get a diagnosis from a mental health professional like those at Westwind Recovery® to ensure you get the proper treatment. Learn more about the similarities between PTSD and bipolar… Continue Reading Similarities and Differences of Bipolar Disorder and PTSD
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When asking about the importance of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) Awareness Day, keep in mind that this condition is preventable, and education plays a big role in keeping kids safe. Fetal alcohol syndrome affects as many as nine out of every 1,000 children in this country. The more women that understand how alcohol can impact… Continue Reading The Importance of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
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Suicide Prevention Week helps to inform and engage the public about a problem that affects nearly 800,000 families every year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in teens. With the help of awareness campaigns like Suicide Prevention Week, people learn what signs to watch for and where to go for help. If you… Continue Reading What Is Suicide Prevention Week?
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Across the nation, many people are suffering from addictions to opiates. However, more powerful than heroin and morphine is the drug fentanyl. Acetyl Fentanyl is an opiate that is mixed into street drugs and marketed as heroin. In fact, just a small amount can be fatal. Users typically use it intravenously as a direct substitute… Continue Reading Understanding Fentanyl and the Need for Sober Help
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Recovery comes with challenges and, largely, that challenge is yourself. You’ve got to face all the feelings, thoughts, cravings, and doubts that exist inside. You’ve got to face those experiences without the old tactic of avoidance through the use of substances. However, recovery also comes with an enormous amount of support. You’ve got your 12-step… Continue Reading An Easy Way to Keep Cravings at Bay in Recovery
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