ADHD and addiction dual diagnosis

The Connection Between ADHD and Addiction

More than 6 million U.S. children from ages 2 to 17 are currently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also estimates that two-thirds of these children (64 percent) also have other co-occurring mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders (1). According to the National…

man going through detox symptoms

Detox Symptoms

Addressing the abuse of drugs or alcohol is rarely a simple matter. In fact, it’s often an urgent, potentially life-threatening issue, as substance abuse causes problems at work, in the home, at school, and with your health. The first step in  a Florida Addiction Treatment Program usually involves detox. But Detox Programs are critical in getting…