The Dangers of Self-Medicating
Updated on 07/03/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Regardless of why a person drinks alcohol or uses drugs, chemical substances are inevitably problematic. Repeated substance use rewires critical brain pathways that give individuals the ability to feel a sense of self-control and self-worth, among many other things. However, people who are […]
Managing a Co-occurring Disorder in Recovery
Managing a Co-occurring Disorder in Recovery Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu In recovery, a co-occurring disorder is defined as being diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder alongside one or more mental health disorders. These are often difficult to navigate as it is common for one to exacerbate the other while […]