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Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

Introduction to a Unique LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Track at Awakenings

Recognizing a deep and growing need throughout the United States, the Awakenings Treatment Center offers a track dedicated to mental health and addiction treatment needs for the LGBTQIA+ community....
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Monday, July 11th, 2022

5 Signs the Show You are Self-Medicating with Drugs and Alcohol

There are many reasons why people are self-medicating with drugs and alcohol, including social pressures, curiosity, and desires to feel a certain way. In the United States, millions of...
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Sunday, July 10th, 2022

Histrionic Personality Disorder and Substance Use

Histrionic personality disorder, or HPD, is a mental health condition characterized by unstable emotions, a distorted self-image, and an overwhelming desire to be noticed by others. People with HPD...
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Sunday, July 10th, 2022

Ten important mental health treatment programs at Awakenings Treatment Center

Awakenings Treatment Center is an outpatient dual diagnosis rehab located in Agoura Hills, California. We specialize in mental health treatment, including mental illness and substance abuse. When you choose...
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2022

What are Risk Factors for Developing PTSD and How to Treat It?

Disruption in a person’s life can affect the ability to function normally, and can lead to a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. Everyone experiences some type of fear and...
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Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Here are 5 Bad Habits to Avoid for Better Mental Health

Most of us have busy lives where we’re juggling the demands of work, school, family, and household chores. With so much to do, it’s easy for your mental health...
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

How Eating Disorders & Substance Use Disorders Can Actually Collide

Did you know that nearly 50 percent of people with an eating disorder also struggle with drug and alcohol abuse? Research also suggests 25 percent of people who enter...
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Thursday, February 20th, 2020

ADHD, Dopamine and Addiction: Making Sense of the Connection

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that usually begins in childhood. Children and adults with ADHD typically have a harder time focusing than people without the...
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Busting 10 Common Myths about Bipolar Disorder

There are many misconceptions surrounding bipolar disorder, making it difficult to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease and when professional intervention is needed. Unfortunately, many people have...
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Thursday, September 19th, 2019

5 Most Common Types of Depression

People who are depressed sometimes use drugs and alcohol to lift their spirits. The National Bureau of Economic Research reports that people who have been diagnosed with a mental...
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