At War With Alcoholism

In America, where there is an “epidemic” of mental health problems and alcohol abuse that have been reported in the troops returning home from war zones in recent years.  Overall, more than one in ten (13 percent) of the respondents said that they were drinking alcohol in quantities defined by researchers as hazardous, according to

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Take it or Leave it?

The best chemical dependency rehab is to not pick up at all.  This can be difficult because most people feel they can stop.  Interestingly this may be the case for some but not others… The science community has been researching the function of newborn neurons, to help understand their possible role in psychiatric and neurological

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Substance abuse and mental health treatment facilities

Finding a dual diagnosis facility that treats both substance abuse and mental health issues at the same time can be a difficult process.  At Recovery Hub we have a network of facilities that are licensed and accredited, their treatment methods are backed by research, and have an aftercare program to prevent relapse. There are a

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What is a dual diagnosis facility?

Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis, is a term used when you have both a mental health disorder—such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder—and a drug or alcohol problem. Both the mental health issue and the addiction have their own unique symptoms that may get in the way of your ability to function,

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Bipolar Depression Can’t Be Beat Alone

The first step on the road to depression recovery is admitting that you don’t have all the answers. Bipolar depression is an overwhelming disorder, one that strips its victims of the ability to think objectively about themselves or their problems. The plain fact of the matter is that depression victims aren’t able to accurately assess

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