Dual Diagnosis is when people struggle with both mental illness and substance abuse. It is estimated that as many as 45% of people with addiction also have a co-occurring mental health disorder. [...]

Paranoia is the continuous and irrational feeling that people are “out to get you.” Drug use, dementia, or mental illness can all be causes of paranoia. Paranoia can affect a person’s [...]

Depressive Psychosis is a combination of major depression with psychotic symptoms. Other names for this illness include: Delusional depression Psychotic depression Psychotic major depression  A [...]

Buprenorphine, also known as Subutex, is used to treat withdrawal symptoms. The drug produces a euphoric feeling, thus raising the potential for abuse. Subutex is sometimes prescribed to treat [...]

Methylphenidate, most commonly referred to as Concerta, is a prescription stimulant prescribed to treat ADHD. When used under a doctor’s care as a treatment for ADHD, Concerta has a calming [...]

Demerol is a prescription pain reliever prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioid drugs such as Demerol can become highly addictive when abused because of the “euphoric high” drug [...]