Addiction Recovery in Dual Diagnosis has been historically viewed as a “disease” but must also be treated within a comprehensive framework. Dual diagnosis refers to an individual who has a substance addiction and a co-occurring psychological disorder. The two disorders can impact one another in a very complex and self-defeating cycle. Therefore, …
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Addiction does not develop from just thrill-seeking recreational drug and alcohol usage. What many people do not understand is that low neurotransmitters and addiction are interlinked, which can be caused by chronic stress, childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and depression. What even neuroscientists do not fully understand is the link between addiction …
Imposter Syndrome is a psychological term, first created by Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978, which describes a collection of feelings experienced by individuals who frequently doubt their credibility and competence within work or academic settings. Imposter Syndrome is quite common but not often addressed as it relates to …
Impulsivity is a common symptom of ADHD. For many people with ADHD, impulsivity can be a major challenge that impacts every aspect of their life. In this blog post, we will discuss the impact of impulsivity over a lifetime. We will look at the challenges of impulsivity in ADHD …
