Defining Co-Occurring Conditions
Updated on 02/19/24 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC Co-occurring disorders refer to the presence of both a substance use...
COVID19, Stress & Relapse
- March 24, 2020
- Micheal Shaldone
- Journal
Who knew we would be talking about Corona in such a derogatory fashion? Possibly, for the rest of our lives, we...
What Does Xanax Do?
Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety and panic disorders by increasing the amount of the neurotransmitter GABA in...
Is Xanax an Opioid?
Xanax is a benzodiazepine medication, not an opioid, that acts as a central nervous system depressant. Benzodiazepines produce sedation, relieve anxiety,...
Suicide and Addiction
The Link Between Suicide and Addiction Addiction can cause a wide range of health problems. Not only can it deteriorate a...
Trauma and Addiction
Are Trauma and Addiction Related? According to SAMHSA, trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances experienced...
Anxiety and Addiction
Are Anxiety and Addiction Linked? Addiction always stems from a root cause. Mental health and addiction are very intertwined. Sometimes, this...
Can Anxiety Cause Addiction?
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a disorder that affects millions of people. It is defined as: “a nervous disorder characterized by...
The Benzodiazepine Epidemic
What is the Benzodiazepine Epidemic? Benzodiazepine are prescription pills used to treat a many different disorders, such as anxiety disorders, panic...
My Anxiety Keeps Me From Reaching Out, Can You Help?
Anxiety and Addiction Many people with anxiety are also living with addiction. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association...