Is acupuncture safe and effective?
The Treatment Center New research has shed doubt on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture. The researchers found that there was little convincing evidence that acupuncture is successful in...
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The Treatment CenterWhat is Dual Diagnosis? The term “dual diagnosis” refers to someone suffering from both a drug or alcohol addiction and a co-occurring psychiatric illness, such as bipolar disorder...
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What is Dual Diagnosis?
The Treatment Center Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorder, is when an individual is suffering from a substance abuse problem as well as a mental illness. It is very common that those...
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The Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Mental illness and addiction?problems often co-occur. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, about 50% of individuals who have a severe mental illness also struggle with...
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Sleep Disorders and Substance Abuse
Sleep disorders and substance abuse have a complex relationship. Certain sleep disorders increase one’s risk for substance abuse. At the same time, substance abuse can cause symptoms that mimic sleep...
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A Closer Look at Multidisciplinary Addiction Treatment
Substance use orders are difficult to treat effectively. Many traditional treatment methods have proven to be relatively successful, but these forms of treatment aren’t right for every patient. While...
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