What Should I Treat First, Depression or My Addiction?
Depression and Addiction Throughout life, everyone has bad days and low moments. We all get into a “funk” or have times when we feel the blues. While this is a normal part of life and reaction to stress or traumatic events, depression is an entirely different thing. According to the American Psychiatry Associaton, Depression is […]
5 Underlying Reasons for Addiction
What Contributes to Addiction? Exploring 5 Root Causes Addiction always stems from a root cause, also known as one of the reasons for addiction. It is extremely important to treat both the root cause of the addiction in addition to treating the physical addiction itself. Staying sober involves much more than just detoxing from drugs […]
Can I Become Addicted To My Depression Medication?
Can I Become Addicted to My Depression Medication? What Is Depression Medication? Depression medication, also known as antidepressants, are prescription medications used to treat moderate to severe depression. When taken under the supervision of a medical professional and according to their prescribed dosage, depression medication can work well to help people manage their symptoms and […]