People struggling with high-functioning depression may sometimes self-medicate and develop a substance use disorder (SUD), or develop another co-occurring mental health issue. Interestingly, this type of depression is not even listed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Therefore, it can be difficult for people like this to…
Due to the lack of sunlight and increased indoor time during the winter months, some individuals can develop depressive symptoms as a result. Learn how to prevent these feelings and why knowing about SAD is important in recovery.
Depression is the leading cause of disability in our world, yet we have been unable to find suitable treatments as many people do not find help with modern medications. For medical professionals to properly treat depression, we must understand the connection it has with inflammation.
Depression can be the product of addiction or addiction can be the coping mechanism for depression: either way depression is very common with substance use disorders. Often times treating the depressive disorder through mental health treatment can be enough to fight addiction. Coalition Recovery is a Dual-Diagnosis facility meaning we can help treat both addiction…