Anxiety and Addiction: Dual Diagnosis
Anxiety and addiction as a dual diagnosis is rarely discussed. As the most common mental illness in the United States, anxiety disorder affects 40 million adults or 19% of...
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The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Finding Safe Benzo Detox
Benzodiazepine medications are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. These drugs can treat anxiety disorders, seizures and sleep disorders. However, they are also habit...Read More
How Long Do Alcohol Anxiety Symptoms Last? Unique Timelines in Prolonged, Protracted Withdrawal
“Liquid courage” is an old phrase based on the idea that alcohol has the power to increase someone’s confidence, or at least help them forget their nerves. This idea...Read More
Something to Worry About: The Link Between Anxiety and Substance Abuse
Did you know that roughly 18 percent of Americans suffer from some type of anxiety disorder? Some of the most common versions of this illness include acute stress disorder,...Read More
4 Tips On How To Reduce Anxiety And Stress
Anxiety and stress are common in today’s fast-paced society and especially for those in recovery. Whether you encounter them together or separately, they are at the very least unpleasant...Read More
Anxiety and Addiction: The Vicious Cycle of Co-Occurring Disorders & The Hope of Treatment
When a person is living with a mental health issue and an addiction, it is considered having a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Anxiety and addiction to alcohol or...Read More
