In today’s society, it can be hard to talk about the very raw, very real personal experiences that occur around mental health and substance use. Many people fear the stigma associated with these issues. They don’t want to be seen as “crazy” or “bad” or “weak.” People who are struggling with mental health conditions or […]
Tag Archives: Co-occurring
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When we’re faced with a traumatic event, stress kicks in. The hippocampus (the area of the brain that stores memories) holds onto the trauma of what happened even years after the event occurred. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very serious condition that can develop in a person soon after a traumatic event, and it […]
