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Coexisting Disorders

Addiction often coexists with other disorders such as 
depression, anxiety, and PTSD

Coexisting Disorders

The disease of addiction most often coexists with other mental issues and disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma.  Successful addiction treatment strategies take into account the coexisting disorders and addresses them to ensure that individual can have a successful recovery,

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Lonely, burned out, and depressed: The state of millennials' mental health entering the 2020s
From the article: "Business Insider took a look at the mental-health state of millennials (defined by the Pew Research Center as the cohort turning ages 23 to 38 in 2019). The forecast for millennials' mental health in 2020 doesn't look pretty — depression and "deaths of despair" are both on the ...
Depression, Mental Health
From the article:"Business Insider took a look at the mental-health state of millennials (defined by the Pew Research Center as the cohort turning ages 23 to 38 in 2019). The forecast for millennials' mental health in 2020 doesn't look pretty — depression and "deaths of despair" are both on the rise among the generation, linked to issues such as loneliness and money stress."This article gives 12 ways mental illness has affected millennials.Read the full article
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Understanding the Facts of Anxiety Disorders and Depression is the First Step
According to the ADAA, "Anxiety disorders are real, serious medical conditions - just as real and serious as physical disorders such as heart disease or diabetes. Anxiety disorders are the most common and pervasive mental disorders in the United States." While it is normal to experience occasional ...
addicton, anxiety, Condition, Depression, Disorders, Facts
According to the ADAA, "Anxiety disorders are real, serious medical conditions - just as real and serious as physical disorders such as heart disease or diabetes. Anxiety disorders are the most common and pervasive mental disorders in the United States." While it is normal to experience occasional anxiety, when anxiety interferes with daily activities, it may be an anxiety disorder.Read the full article
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The Science of Depression
Video by asapSCIENCE on the science behind depression.
Depression, Sadness, Science
Video by asapSCIENCE on the science behind depression.
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Understanding PTSD and Substance Use
From the infographic: 27% of Veterans in VA care diagnosed with PTSD also have substance use disorder(SUD)
Addiction, Alcohol, Drugs, Mental Health, Ptsd, Substance Abuse, veterans
From the infographic: 27% of Veterans in VA care diagnosed with PTSD also have substance use disorder(SUD)
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Study Finds 'Strong Link' Between Vaping and Depression
"A recent study concludes that people who use electronic cigarettes are twice as likely to report clinical depression as those who have never vaped. The correlation was particularly strong among younger people." Read the article to learn more about the new research on the correlation between ...
insights, Nicotine, Vaping
"A recent study concludes that people who use electronic cigarettes are twice as likely to report clinical depression as those who have never vaped. The correlation was particularly strong among younger people."Read the article to learn more about the new research on the correlation between vaping and depression.Read the full article
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5 Ways You Can Manage Your Anxiety While You're in Addiction Recovery
In this article the author, Andy, Recounts his experience in rehab, and the difficulty he had dealing with anxiety during the recovery process. While in rehab, he learned how to deal with anxiety, and wants to share 5 tips that helped him manage anxiety through recovery. Read the full article
anxiety, insights, Mental Health, Recovery
In this article the author, Andy,Recounts his experience in rehab, and the difficulty he had dealing with anxiety during the recovery process. While in rehab, he learned how to deal with anxiety, and wants to share 5 tips that helped him manage anxiety through recovery. Read the full article