Tag: addiction and mental health

The use of drugs and alcohol have a strong correlation with mental health issues. Such substances can temporarily ease the pain of some mental health disorder symptoms. But in the long run, they can worsen the symptoms and even cause new mental health problems. Substance abuse often leads to physical and psychological changes. The stabilize […]

For many people struggling with addiction, there is an underlying mental health disorder that contributes to their substance misuse. This is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder, which combines the symptoms of addiction and other mental health issues like depression or anxiety. At Footprints Beachside Recovery, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment […]

Too often, those with substance abuse disorders go without necessary mental healthcare. Mental health is just as important as physical health. After all, people talk about the mind-body connection for a reason. That’s why at Footprints Beachside Recovery, we treat the whole person. If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse and […]

Mental health and addiction are often connected. Substance use disorders affect a person’s mental state, and symptoms of mental health conditions can lead people to abuse substances to feel some relief. Since these conditions occur together so often, health care professionals and treatment programs in the recovery space treat the two conditions simultaneously in what’s […]