Disordered eating often happens alongside mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or even addiction. While people usually think of drugs like heroin or cocaine when…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m DR. MELISSA PENNINGTON, D.O., FASAM, CEDS – MEDICAL DIRECTOR, and I wanted to connect. I’m the…
Work-related pressure can make life very stressful for working professionals—especially those with demanding jobs. In fact, there is a high rate of addiction among this…
What is Dual Diagnosis? According to NAMI, dual diagnosis (also referred to as a co-occurring disorder) is a term used when someone experiences any combination…
The fact is that drug and alcohol use remains high in our society. As a result, substance misuse—or addiction—also remains high. As a society, there…
What is an Eating Disorder? The American Psychiatric Association (APA) explains that “Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating…
For those individuals struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), it affects every aspect of their lives. Addiction to drugs or alcohol is often accompanied…
For many Americans, including many Texans, alcohol is often included and expected in many aspects of everyday life. Weddings, Memorial Day cookouts, Super Bowl parties,…
Alcohol, for many people, is a natural part of American culture. It is a part of many social settings and everyday life—weddings, office happy hours,…
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A CO-OCCURRING DISORDER? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines co-occurring disorders as the “coexistence of…
