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Signs of Substance Misuse Among Seniors
Addiction is frequently considered a young person’s problem, but rates of substance misuse among adults over 50 are higher than ever, with substance use admissions among seniors doubling between 2000
- by Jackie.Hammers-Crowell
Psychosis is an aspect of mental health that is often feared and misunderstood. These misconceptions can make life harder for people who struggle with psychosis. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health...
- by Jackie.Hammers-Crowell
Observation alone can reveal a connection between substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Evidence supports this connection: many people who have SUDs also have mental health disorders, and vice...
- by Jackie.Hammers-Crowell
Importance of Structure for Adolescents Teenagers may seem chaotic and spontaneous, but often what they need most to balance out their tumultuous adolescent lives is structure and routine. This is...
- by Jackie.Hammers-Crowell
Fewer than half of all seniors with mental health concerns receive treatment. There is a tendency to dismiss the mental health concerns of older adults as a normal part of...
