What’s the Difference Between Situational and Clinical Depression?

  Depression is a complicated illness that may come from various causes; it can feel and look different depending on the person.  More than 25 million Americans per year are estimated to meet the criteria for a depressive disorder.  Yet, the media often portrays depression as simply sadness, which does not do justice to suffering […]

What Does a Dual-Diagnosis Program Treat?

  Dual-diagnosis programs treat a substance use disorder and one or more mental health disorders at the same time. For the best chance of success in recovering from addiction, a substance abuse program also offers mental health treatment that includes therapy, counseling, and group therapy. Substance use disorders and mental health conditions co-occur more often […]