Post-Alcohol Depression: What Happens After You Quit Drinking?
Depressive disorders, including major depression, are among the most prevalent mental health issues in the United States today, affecting at least 40 million adults aged 18 and up.
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Reflecting on Mental Health in 2020
World Mental Health Day, October 10th We all have the opportunity to help the world come together on World Mental Health Day. On this day we try to make a difference regarding the neglect of mental health in the past. World Mental Health Day offers the opportunity to make life-affirming changes and take action to […]
Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder During the Coronavirus Pandemic
People all over the entire globe are currently working through the effects of COVID-19. The coronavirus outbreak has impacted the lives of many individuals, causing a wave of changes to take place in everyday life. Those who were suffering from mental health disorders prior to the spread of the virus are, no doubt, experiencing serious […]
Unemployment and Depression
Given the current state of how the average person navigates the workforce today, it’s almost expected that we will all experience unemployment at some point. There’s an uncertainty that accompanies unemployment itself, especially if it’s an unplanned event such a the company you work for goes out of business, has to downsize or your employment […]
Mac Miller, the Stigma on Mental Illness, and Addiction
“No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile.” These famous lyrics to Mac Miller’s popular song ‘Best Day Ever’ could not have been further from the truth for the popular rapper who died of an apparent overdose on September 7th, 2018. It is no understatement that Mac Miller’s music influenced a generation […]
Co-occurring Disorders, Double the Trouble
There are hundreds of rehabs in NJ accepting patients with dual diagnosis every day. Co-occurring disorders occur when a drug addict or alcoholic also suffers from a mental health disorder at the same time. It doesn’t matter which came first, the mental health disorder or the drug addiction, once the two occupy the same space […]
Nearly 20 Percent of New Jersey Residents Suffering from Mental Illness
Between 2011 and 2015, the average number of people in New Jersey who reported having a mental illness was a staggering 933,674. Though not every one of these nearly one-million people will have a dual diagnosis with substance abuse, many people with mental illness also have an addiction to drugs or alcohol. In these situations, […]
How First Responder PTSD Can Lead to Addiction
The addiction treatment field sees everyone come through their doors, and first responders are no exception. First responders are people trained to respond in an emergency, such as: police officers firemen emergency medical technicians paramedics This is a special group of people in our community, commended for their bravery and expected to be there for […]
Depression and Addiction is a Dangerous Combination
Mood disorders and drug and alcohol addiction frequently go hand in hand. Anxiety and addiction, bipolar disorder and addiction, and depression and addiction often coexist. It’s essential that these get treated simultaneously. However, depression and addiction can be an especially difficult and dangerous combination. Depression and Addiction Can Be Lethal Untreated depression can be a […]
