When someone has a substance use disorder (SUD), it is not uncommon for them to have a co-occurring mental health disorder. They might even have more than one. These may include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or bipolar disorder. Having SUD and another mental health disorder is like trying to unwind a never-ending […]
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Why Family Interventions Are Ineffective
There are instances when you and a family member are having an apparent ordinary conversation, but when triggers are mentioned, it can quickly spin into an argument. Things get heated, things are said that can be misconstrued, and feelings can get hurt. Imagine another person sitting at the table adding fuel to this growing fire, […]