Expectations Going Into Addiction Treatment at Pinelands Recovery Center
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Considering treatment for problematic substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) is often nothing short of overwhelming. Choosing a treatment program is the first step in recovery, but it can be daunting when you’re unsure what to expect. Everyone enters treatment at a different place […]
Risk Factors for Co-occurring Disorders
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines A co-occurring disorder, also known as dual-diagnosis, describes the presence of two or more conditions that occur simultaneously. Typically, co-occurring disorders refer to the presence of one mental health disorder and one substance use disorder (SUD), such as addiction. The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that nearly […]
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 disorder and a mental health disorder. Mental health disorders can be a contributing factor to the development of substance use disorders. Risk factors for developing these disorders overlap, including environmental and genetic factors. Effective […]
The Relationship Between Mental Health and Addiction
When you have both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder, this is called a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Dealing with SUD is not easy and can become more complex when managing a mental health disorder. In a co-occurring disorder, both mental health and drug or alcohol-related use each have unique […]
Opioid Use During the Holidays
For those who are struggling with an active opioid use disorder, the holidays can be an extremely stressful time. Opioids are strong painkillers that can cause a lapse in judgment and extreme grogginess, which can cause an individual to skip out on the holiday season altogether. Individuals who are actively using opioids may not remember […]
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Fighting Drug Addiction this National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Educating youth about the dangers of drug use can prevent a lifetime of addiction – and this October’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is the perfect opportunity to learn how. Since 2011, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month has been embraced as a time to acknowledge the […]
Admitting a Substance Use Disorder Doesn’t Make You a Failure
Admitting a Substance Use Disorder Doesn’t Make You a Failure You have finally come to the realization that you might have a substance use disorder and you need help in order to quit. While this can be a scary realization, it is important to remember that it is not one that makes you a failure. […]
Reflections on the New Year: 2016 as a Time of Hope
Reflections on the New Year: 2016 as a Time of Hope Generally, I am asked to comment before New Year’s Eve, to tell you all the things about going out to celebrate that you already know. Don’t drink and drive. If you are going to drink, alternate between alcoholic beverages and alcohol. Make a plan […]