Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and substance abuse often co-occur, creating unique challenges for those seeking treatment. While both conditions are treatable, finding the right care can be overwhelming. This guide explores how to identify the most effective treatment options for individuals struggling with BPD and drug addiction. Understanding the Connection Between BPD and Substance Abuse…
A dual diagnosis treatment center is an important component of effective addiction and mental health care. More than one in four individuals with substance use disorders also have mental health issues. This is because certain substances can cause mental health issues as addiction develops or people with mental health issues self-medicate or cope with the…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that drug addiction is a mental illness because addiction alters the brain in fundamental ways, disrupting a person’s normal hierarchy of needs and desires, and substituting new priorities associated with obtaining and consuming drugs. Compulsive actions that override the ability to control impulses despite consequences are characteristic…