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The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction

According to a report by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least a third of teenagers who have been neglected or abused may develop a substance abuse disorder before they reach 18 years. Childhood trauma and addiction can cause a range of problems to the victim, so seek professional help by enrolling in a [...]

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The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders

By definition, a co-occurring disorder is a condition whereby you experience mental-related illnesses and substance use disorders at the same time. Dual diagnosis occurs in different forms when any mental illness (such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis) combines with an addiction (such as an alcohol use disorder). The importance of dual diagnosis treatment is evident

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