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The Prison Problem: Recidivism Rates and Mental Health May 20, 2018 . No Comments
More and more Americans with mental health concerns are becoming incarcerated. This population of has reached “crisis proportions,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Health ... Read More
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Dual Diagnosis: The Importance of Simultaneous Treatment March 23, 2015 . 13 Comments
Editor’s Note: Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS is the CEO and medical director for Timberline Knolls, a residential treatment center that specializes in the treatment of addictions, eating ... Read More
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Shared Traits in Depression, Anxiety, and Alcohol Addiction August 27, 2013 . 7 Comments
Rates of comorbid alcohol dependence with depression and anxiety are high. Extensive research has been conducted into this topic in an effort to determine how each of these conditions and ... Read More
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Targeting Anxiety to Reduce Alcohol Consumption January 28, 2013 . 5 Comments
Alcohol is often referred to as “liquid courage,” with good reason. Individuals who are nervous in social settings may find the relaxing effects of alcohol helpful. They may feel more ... Read More
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Bipolar and Substance Misuse: Integrated Treatment May 25, 2012 . 7 Comments
Substance misuse is often present in individuals with other psychiatric problems. People with bipolar have very high rates of substance misuse that make diagnosing and treating either issue ... Read More
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Treating Dual-Diagnosis Alcoholism and Schizophrenia November 24, 2011 . No Comments
In persons with schizophrenia, the rate of alcohol and substance abuse issues is much higher (possibly three times higher) than in the general population. Alcohol abuse inevitably complicates ... Read More
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Alcohol and Anxiety: Not As Helpful As You Think May 11, 2011 . 11 Comments
Many people curb their nervousness with a nice glass of wine or other alcohol beverage. Whether you’re gathering the courage to socialize with people you barely know, fly on an airplane, ... Read More
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Nation Wakes Up to Need for Greater Dual Diagnosis Care September 11, 2009 . 4 Comments
Most people are well aware that some percentage of the population grapples with a substance abuse issue, and that trends in the precise substances used may change from time to time, but ... Read More