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Addiction

Breaking the Stigma: Understanding Addiction as a Mental Health Disorder

Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Mental Health For years, addiction has been misunderstood by the public. Many people believed it was solely a lack of willpower or poor moral character. But today, science has firmly established that addiction is a chronic brain disorder that affects how individuals think, behave,

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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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