More than 8 million Americans over the age of 18 have developed PTSD and 3.6% of adults have struggled with PTSD in the last year. Those who have experienced prior traumatic episodes are more likely to develop PTSD than others and mass violence has caused 67% of the people exposed to it to have PTSD.…
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As debilitating as depression is, it can impact every part of a person’s life. Relationships falter and day-to-day tasks become difficult. A depression treatment center offers support to those dealing with this diagnosis. At Virtues Behavioral Health, we are here to help you find affordable, accessible treatment. Our mental health treatment center may be more…
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Most people feel anxious from time to time. For some, those feelings seem to be present all of the time. Excessive worry can interact with daily life making it hard to engage in even simple activities. When that happens, you may have generalized anxiety disorder. This mental health condition can exacerbate substance use issues and…
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Does the idea of public speaking tie your stomach up in knots? Do sweet words from loved ones leave you with a lump in your throat? Have you ever worried yourself sick? If so, then you’ve experienced the power of the mind-body connection. Whether we are consciously aware of it or not, the relationship between…
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Holistic healing is worlds apart from the typical addiction treatment programs. These treatments involve every part of the client, helping them recognize that they are more than their addiction. Poor physical health is one side effect of substance use disorders. Making your body stronger by restoring normal sleep and weight is essential. But, spiritual wellbeing…
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Depression affects your mental health as well as your physical health. The symptoms of depression can have a negative impact on motivation and happiness, and the negative thoughts and moods can fuel self-medication with drugs and alcohol that can turn into an addiction. The reality of depression reveals the importance of a depression treatment program for…
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For millions of people, mental health disorders are a daily battle. For some, the use of drugs and alcohol seems to be the only way to minimize their symptoms. When a person has both conditions – mental health disorders and substance use disorders – it’s called a co-occurring disorder. Treating both of these conditions at…
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The more you learn about yourself and your addiction, the more you discover how interconnected your addictions and mental health issues are. One of the most common mental illnesses so many people struggle with is anxiety. Anxiety and addiction are often related, and for many people, they fuel each other, making each of them worse…
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One of the most important components of your drug and alcohol treatment in Portland, Oregon will be individual therapy. This is when you will work one-on-one with a therapist to uncover what’s happening with you and to develop tools to overcome your challenges. While there are many benefits to a customized treatment plan that…
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Mental health issues are one of the main causes of addiction. Similarly, many people who struggle with substance use disorder, addiction to drugs, or alcohol relapse because of mental issues. It’s also quite common for individuals to turn to drugs or alcohol when they suffer from a mental health issue like anxiety or depression to…
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