Is physical dependence the same as addiction? Given their similarities and how some individuals and organizations even use the terms interchangeably, it can be easy to see them as one and the same. Nevertheless, addiction and physical dependence are different in many ways. But how? Here’s a look at both terms and whether or not physical dependence is the same as addiction.
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Is There a Difference Between Addiction and Physical Dependence?
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Exploring the Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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It’s estimated that roughly 45 million Americans have some form of mental health issue. Mental illnesses are a serious problem, but they aren’t the only widespread health concern. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that around one in four individuals with a serious mental illness also suffers from a substance abuse disorder.
(more…)How to Tell Your Family That You’re Struggling With Substance Abuse
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Whether you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, struggling with addiction to other substances, or dealing with a mental health disorder, deciding that it’s time to talk and speak up about your issues is never easy. Fortunately, it’s a good thing to want to speak up about your problems, and you shouldn’t let the nervousness detract you from admitting you have a problem with your closest family members.
So how do you begin the process of speaking to your family about your struggles with substance abuse? It all starts with understanding the benefits of speaking up about your addiction.
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