Ending the Stigma Around Mental Illness
Stigma. Noun. A mark of shame or discredit. It’s a potent word as defined by the dictionary. Its power only exceeded by the internal pain the person carrying it experiences. But what is the stigma of mental illness? The weight of not only dealing with mental illness, which is what addiction ultimately is but also […]
Mental Health and Addictions: What’s the Link?
These two aren’t just linked, they are inextricably linked with each other. For starters, when you consider the definition of addiction, the very concept of it is intertwined with our minds. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that “Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use […]
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders and Their Treatment Options?
At Multi Concept Recovery, we know addiction isn’t always as simple as someone being addicted to a substance and then stopping it. Some people are addicted to multiple substances, and some people battle mental illness in addition to addiction. This is called co-occurring disorder. With co-occurring disorders, it may not be as easy to overcome […]
Discovering The Connection Between Mental Health and Drug Abuse
One of the largest growing diseases in the nation is Addiction. Leaving its victims unable to control their desire for alcohol or their drug of choice, recent research conducted has linked the disease of Addiction and substance abuse to mental illness. When someone takes on substance abuse, it alters the user’s mental health and brain […]
