5 Signs You Need Help for Co-Occurring Disorders

5 Signs You Need Help for Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)

Living with a mental health disorder is already challenging. Add substance use to the mix, and things become even more complex. This condition is known as co-occurring disorders, or dual diagnosis, where an individual struggles with both a mental…
physical complications of alcoholism

The Physical Complications of Alcoholism

Alcohol is a toxic substance. Having a drink now and then does not usually pose a health problem. However, the physical complications of alcoholism and addiction are many, and they can be very serious. Read on to learn about the long-term health…
wet brain

Alcoholic Wet Brain Syndrome

When an alcoholic develops wet brain syndrome it is a sign of late stage disease. Learn more about wet brain and how to get help for alcohol dependence. Alcohol can have a serious long-term impact on the brain and even damage cognitive functions.…
Dry Drunk Syndrome

What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?

You may have heard the term “dry drunk,” so what is dry drunk syndrome? Not everyone begins their recovery journey feeling spry and chipper about sobriety. For a large number of people, a cluster of symptoms referred to as “dry drunk…
trauma and alcoholism

Why Trauma Often Leads to Addiction

Trauma and alcoholism often co-occur. Learn about the link between these two disorders. When you find yourself dealing with alcoholism, you might wonder how it even happened. What was the trigger for developing a drinking problem in the first…