Mar 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
Understanding Trazodone Trazodone and Addiction: Managing Co-occurring Disorders. Trazodone is a prescription medication classified as a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI). Healthcare providers primarily prescribe this medication to treat major...
Feb 28, 2025 | Depression, Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Resources, Addiction Treatment, co-occuring disorders, Drug Abuse, Narcotics
Understanding Duloxetine Duloxetine and Addiction: Addressing Co-occurring Disorders. Duloxetine belongs to a class of medications known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This prescription medication works by increasing the levels of two crucial...
Feb 21, 2025 | Addiction, co-occuring disorders, Eating disorder, Mental Health, Nutrition, Ozempic, Weight Loss
Understanding Phentermine and Its Risks Phentermine and Addiction: Managing Co-occurring Disorders. Phentermine is a prescription medication primarily used as an appetite suppressant for short-term weight management. As a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, it...
Sep 10, 2024 | Dual Diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, Mental Health
Introduction Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD) in an individual. This intersection can complicate both conditions, making treatment and recovery more challenging. Understanding the connection...