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LGBTQIA+ and Dual Diagnosis
The rate of addiction is high among people in the LGBTQIA+ community because of the daily challenges they endure. On top of it all, consistent…
The Need for LGBTQIA+Specific Addiction Treatment
The LGBTQIA+ community has higher alcohol and drug addiction rates than many other groups of people. Individuals who identify as part of this community face…
Dissociative Disorder and Addiction
If you’ve ever felt absorbed by a really good movie or book and “lost yourself” in it—you have experienced dissociation. Dissociation is when a person…
Dysthymia and Addiction
While most people have heard of depression, a lesser-known type of this mood disorder is called dysthymia. Dysthymia is a form of chronic, low-level depression…
Mood Disorders and Addiction
Mood disorders and addiction are often connected. It’s not always clear what comes first, but many times, people with a mood disorder may self-medicate, leading…
Can Depression Fuel Alcohol Addiction?
Why do we drink? Winding down after a long day of work, in social settings with friends and family, and during times of celebration. But…