The symptoms of high-functioning depression can be very similar to the signs of major depression. However, high-functioning depression symptoms are typically less severe. The term “high-functioning” usually refers to a mental health condition where the sufferer experiences many of the same symptoms as a more...
Substance use disorder isn't just a struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol. For many people, it's also a struggle with unresolved mental health issues. Did you know that nearly six people out of every 10 with a substance abuse disorder also suffer from co-occurring...
You may hear a lot of different terms when referring to addiction and substance abuse. Those are two of them. You might also hear terms like alcoholism, alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and alcohol use disorder. Are there differences between these terms? Do they all refer...
Relationships are one of the most intrinsic needs that humans have. If you're in recovery from addiction, it's very likely that you're wondering about your relationships. Most people with addiction damage their relationships during their struggles with substance abuse. As you move from active addiction...
Recovering from addiction isn't easy under any circumstances. Withdrawal symptoms are only part of the equation. If you're recovering from substance abuse, you know that the real challenge is the mental struggle. It's even harder to get through the challenges of substance abuse recovery when...
At one point, bipolar disorder and addiction were treated separately as separate conditions. If you had bipolar disorder, you would be referred to a mental health treatment center. If you also struggled with addiction, you would be referred to an addiction treatment center at the...
Anxiety and alcohol or drug addiction are connected. It's also common to feel anxiety in sobriety as many people use alcohol or drugs to alleviate social anxiety. Once you've reached sobriety, you might still have times of anxiety that you don't know how to cure....
If you have concerns about the coronavirus and alcohol consumption, or if you're having difficulties recovering from alcoholism during the pandemic, it's important to get help as soon as possible. New Method Wellness offers a range of treatment options for alcoholism and drug addiction. Don't...
Addiction recovery isn't easy. It's often a very long and dusty road. But, these days there are so many more ways to facilitate recovery beyond talk therapy and the 12-Step Program. Holistic addiction treatment is becoming even more common and popular alongside traditional methods. One...
It's well known that substance use disorders often co-occur with PTSD. However, it's less understood why anxiety and substance abuse often co-occur as well. There are many other anxiety disorders besides PTSD. A list of common anxiety disorders includes the following: • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) •...