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Do Anxiety Disorders Increase the Risk of Relapse?

Do Anxiety Disorders Increase the Risk of Relapse?

Many individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have co-occurring anxiety-related mental health issues. Some people worry their additional anxiety symptoms may increase the risk of relapse during early recovery. However, personalized treatment programs...
Could My Anxiety Disorder Make Me Prone to Addiction?

Could My Anxiety Disorder Make Me Prone to Addiction?

Studies have shown that nearly 20% of adults in the United States have experienced an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Additionally, research indicates that anxiety disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) co-occur at a higher rate than is likely due to chance...
Offsetting Future Anxiety in Addiction Recovery

Offsetting Future Anxiety in Addiction Recovery

The term “future anxiety” refers to stress about the future. While having some anxiety about the future can be motivating and positive, too much of it can be problematic. Future anxiety can be linked to over-planning and the need for control. Likewise, it is a...
Are Stress and Anxiety Disorders the Same Condition?

Are Stress and Anxiety Disorders the Same Condition?

Stress is a short-term response to an external threat. Anxiety disorders are long-term and are in response to an unidentifiable trigger. These conditions are closely related and can show up with similar symptoms. Applying healthy coping techniques can help you improve...
What is the Difference Between Crack and Cocaine?

What is the Difference Between Crack and Cocaine?

Crack and cocaine are occasionally used interchangeably despite their social differences. Both substances are highly addictive stimulant drugs, derived from the coca plant native to South America. The active chemical extracted from this plant, cocaine hydrochloride,...