As if addiction was not challenging enough to deal with, behavioral issues thrown into the mix can exacerbate the problem. In fact, addiction and behavioral issues or mental health disorders...
Playing sports puts you at risk of ongoing small traumatic brain injuries. Addiction frequently occurs in tandem with physical injuries or mental health challenges. People who experience a traumatic brain...
Gambling addiction or “problem gambling” disrupts major areas of a person’s life, including psychological health, physical health, social and family relationships, and career. The National Council on Problem Gambling reports...
For many people, having a healthy and balanced relationship with food can be a struggle. Some are not particularly food-motivated and may find it easy to adopt the “eat to...
For the uninitiated, it can sometimes be difficult to discern the difference between mental illness and addiction. This is partially because the symptoms of depression, erratic behavior, and other external...
When you hear the word “addiction,” you most likely think about people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. That is not unreasonable given the prevalence of drug and alcohol...
Researchers estimate that more than half of people living with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) also battle addiction. This means that those affected by PTSD are two to three times more likely...
As Ohio’s most populous county, Franklin County has its fair share of exposure to the intersecting issues of addiction and mental health in the community. To help residents struggling with...