woman considers the effects of addiction and mental health

Addiction and Mental Health

Addiction and mental health are directly related. Co-occurring mental health disorders and substance abuse treatment require comprehensive dual diagnosis addiction treatment at an inpatient addiction treatment center in Orange County, CA. Co-Occurring Disorders Medicine describes a simultaneous addiction and mental health condition as a “co-occurring” or “dual diagnosis disorder.” Sometimes the addiction feeds the substance…

Man reaping the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy

Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Overcoming drug addiction requires comprehensive drug addiction treatment that treats both the physical symptoms of your drug addiction and the mental health disorders fueling your addiction. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps you understand the addictive behaviors that led to your addiction, so you can develop healthier habits and learn valuable coping skills to avoid relapse in times of…

woman discusses a partial hospitalization program with her doctor

What is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

Getting addiction help is a big, frightening step. Namely, you’re likely afraid of judgment and being shamed by strangers. Likewise, you’re worried about making changes and failing to keep them up. Further, you’re scared of suffering pain during withdrawal. On top of that, you’re confused about which drug treatment to choose. Of course, the medical…