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Agape Blog Mental Health Recovery

09/09/2019

The Continuum of Care in Dual Diagnosis Treatment

A common misconception about substance use disorders and mental illness is that detox and treatment are the only things required to achieve long term sobriety. However, treating co-occurring disorders is…

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Agape Blog Mental Health Substance Abuse

08/27/2019

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Addiction

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder. Individuals with OCD suffer from repetitive thought patterns that lead to fear and anxiety. These individuals will frequently demonstrate ritualistic behavior…

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Agape Blog Mental Health

08/26/2019

Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Fort Lauderdale

According to a recent survey in 2010, over 45% of individuals struggling with addiction, have also been diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, refer…

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Agape Blog Mental Health Recovery Substance Abuse

08/22/2019

Anxiety and Addiction

People feel anxiety for a number of reasons, but commonly anxiety arises before moments of uncertainty. Some may experience severe anxiety before taking a test, moving into a new house,…

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Mental Health Substance Abuse

08/20/2019

Substance Addiction and Bipolar Disorder

A large number of people who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction also have co-occurring bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder causes individuals to experience intense mood swings that consist of manic…

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Agape Blog Mental Health Substance Abuse

07/15/2019

Helping a Loved one who is Suffering from Depression and Addiction

Helplessly watching a loved one in pain is one of the most difficult things to experience. When addiction and depression are affecting a loved one, the situation can become…

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