Depression affects your mental health as well as your physical health. The symptoms of depression can have a negative impact on motivation and happiness, and the negative thoughts and moods can fuel self-medication with drugs and alcohol that can turn into an addiction. The reality of depression reveals the importance of a depression treatment program for…
Dealing with anxiety is difficult. But having to deal with anxiety and depression at the same time can be even more challenging and complex. When substance use disorder, addiction to drugs or alcohol, is added to the mix, healing from any of the conditions can be daunting. Many people with anxiety or depression self-medicate with…
Opening Up the Conversation About Drugs & Alcohol One way to have effective, meaningful conversations with your teen about addiction is by discussing the topic early. If you wait until you notice the signs of substance abuse to talk with them, it may already be too late. You want to keep the conversation with your…