January 5, 2020 Post by: Vicky Magobet Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness? For decades, drug addiction has been seen as a moral failing. However, increased research into the disease of addiction shows… Read More
January 3, 2020 Post by: Vicky Magobet What to Expect in Your First Year of Recovery The decision to enter treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is a momentous one. It takes courage and commitment, and… Read More
January 1, 2020 Post by: Vicky Magobet New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery A new year is a perfect time to set new goals for your life going forward. Creating strong, actionable goals… Read More
December 17, 2019 Post by: Vicky Magobet How to Explain Recovery to Relatives During the Holidays For those in the early stages of recovering, seeing relatives again can feel like stepping into a minefield without a… Read More
November 20, 2019 Post by: Vicky Magobet Dual Diagnosis Examples That Will Make You Think Differently About Mental Health Updated July 18, 2023 Dual diagnosis refers to co-occurring illnesses or disorders taking place at the same time in any… Read More
October 10, 2019 Post by: Vicky Magobet 5 Celebrities Who Opened Up About Their Mental Illness and Substance Use There is a stigma around mental illness that keeps people quiet about their silent struggles and, therefore, they don’t get… Read More
October 5, 2019 Post by: Vicky Magobet Over 50% of People With PTSD Struggle With Addiction PTSD is closely linked to addiction. When addiction and a condition like PTSD co-exist, it is called dual-diagnosis. This means… Read More
October 3, 2019 Post by: Vicky Magobet Do I Have an Addictive Personality? Are some people more likely to develop an addiction than others? Mental health experts caution against thinking that there are… Read More
August 19, 2019 Post by: Vicky Magobet Returning to Work After Rehab Completing a rehabilitation program for addiction is one of the most powerful steps you can take to change your life.… Read More
August 5, 2019 Post by: Vicky Magobet Surrounding Yourself With Positivity in Addiction Recovery Content medically reviewed by Vicky Magobet, PMHNP-BC, on August 5, 2019. Positive thinking can improve your mental and physical well-being.… Read More
