Dual diagnosis, also called a co-current disorder, refers to the presence of a separate, underlying mental health disorder alongside substance addiction, requiring comprehensive and holistic treatment of both the addiction and disorder.
Learn MoreHeroin is an opiate, synthesized from morphine, which is a natural substance made from the seed pods of opium poppy plants. Heroin is typically a white or brown powder, but it can also appear black and sticky — this type is commonly called “black tar” heroin.
Learn MoreEven if you avoid the unpleasant short-term side effects, alcohol can still do long-term damage. Cirrhosis of the liver, digestive system distress, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers are just some of the possible long-term effects of alcohol abuse.
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