What Are the Side Effects and Risks of Snorting Adderall
Snorting Adderall risks include seizures, heart problems, and nasal damage. Learn the warning signs and health dangers of this misuse.
FMLA for Mental Health and Addiction: Can You Take Leave for Both
FMLA for mental health and addiction: learn how both conditions can qualify for leave and what documentation you need.
Understanding Substance Use Through a Family Lens: Risk, Patterns, and Support
Substance use patterns often trace back through generations, but understanding why could change everything for your family’s future.
Recognizing Polysubstance Use Patterns at Home
Gain insight into the contradictory warning signs that reveal polysubstance use, before these hidden patterns spiral beyond recognition.
Mixing Substances and Mental Health Medications: What Families Should Know
Nearly half of teens on antidepressants face serious risks when mixing substances, and the warning signs aren’t what most parents expect.
PTSD and Addiction: Common Dual Diagnosis Among U.S. Veterans in 2026
For veterans in 2025, PTSD and addiction will intertwine at alarming rates, creating treatment challenges that demand immediate attention.
How Do Veterans Access Counseling Services for PTSD and Addiction
When veterans need help with PTSD or addiction, comprehensive support awaits through VA centers, Vet Centers, and crisis hotlines.
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Also known as dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders refer to a person experiencing a mental health disorder and substance use disorder at the same time. Studies show that about 50% of people struggling with substance abuse have a co-occurring mental health disorder, such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. These disorders interact in complex ways and must […]
What Are The Best Treatments For Dual Diagnosis Disorders?
Although it may seem obvious, the best treatments for dual-diagnosis disorders are ones that address the needs of the individual. That said, at least 50 percent of people with a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health issue such as PTSD, depression, or an anxiety disorder, which highlights just how important it is […]
Being an Advocate for the Minority Community
Minority mental health matters “July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, July has been a time to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental health, substance use disorders, and minority communities, and to destigmatize mental illness and enhance public awareness of mental illness among affected minority groups across the […]