Co-Occurring Disorders

Drinking to cope with anxiety works, at first. Alcohol slows the nervous system, and for…

When we think of bipolar disorder, we usually think of mood swings. Some low, lows,…

Narcissism and addiction often feed each other. Substances can prop up a fragile sense of…

A substance-induced mood disorder is a serious change in mood (deep depression, mania, or a…

Ativan addiction usually doesn't start with partying. It starts with a real prescription for anxiety…

Librium addiction treatment usually begins with medically supervised detox, because stopping Librium suddenly can cause…

Xanax is a common medication. It's mainly used for anxiety and panic disorders. It helps…

PTSD and addiction show up together all the time. According to the VA's National Center…