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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019

Here’s Why There is a True Link Between Autism and Addiction

Researchers used to believe that addiction among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was rare. The reason was that people with autism tend to follow the rules, making them...
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Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

Recognizing and Treating Schizophrenia and Addiction

People with schizophrenia are more likely to develop a substance abuse problem than the general population. As with other cases of mental illness, it’s easy to confuse drug abuse...
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Friday, April 5th, 2019

What is a Co-Occurring Disorder?

People who have a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder are said to have a dual diagnosis. Having a co-occurring condition does complicate the recovery process, but...
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