April 9, 2024 Post by: Vicky Magobet Why Veterans Are Prone to Substance Misuse If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors, text or call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline… Read More
November 5, 2021 Post by: Vicky Magobet PTSD and Alcohol: Co-Occurrence and Treatment Content medically reviewed by Vicky Magobet, PMHNP-BC, on November 5, 2021. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs after someone experiences a highly… Read More
May 19, 2020 Post by: Vicky Magobet How Single-Event Trauma Can Lead to Addiction Content medically reviewed by Vicky Magobet, PMHNP-BC, on May 19, 2020. Sometimes, a single event can change the course of… Read More
January 8, 2020 Post by: Vicky Magobet The Differences Between Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders There is a strong link between mental illness and substance abuse. Quite often, an underlying mental health condition can lead… 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
