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Long-term effects of cocaine on mental health
Mental Health

The Mental Health Toll: How Long-Term Cocaine Use Impacts the Brain

Cocaine’s Persistent Shadow Cocaine has long been associated with fast highs and fleeting pleasure. Popularized in the 1980s and still used widely today, it remains one of the most addictive stimulants. Though its immediate effects might feel euphoric and energizing, the long-term impact of cocaine is anything but glamorous. Repeated

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Columbia, SC
Behavioral Health

Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Treating Addiction and Mental Health Together

What Is Dual Diagnosis? When someone struggles with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, they have what is known as a dual diagnosis. This means that addiction and mental health issues exist simultaneously, often fueling each other. Common co-occurring disorders include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD,

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