Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that often coexist with addiction and complex trauma. It is crucial to comprehend the significance of addressing these issues concurrently with addiction treatment in South Africa, where mental health care is frequently under-resourced. One misconception about mental health and addiction is that they are entirely separate issues. … Read moreManaging Anxiety and Depression in Addiction Recovery and Complex Trauma: A South African Perspective

Early stages of treatment and recovery from Benzo addiction frequently include the medical management of the high levels of anxiety and depression. Understanding addiction through the environmental, social and psychological lenses is important, as emphasized by Bruce K. Alexander, Ph.D. With this perspective in mind, let’s explore ways to cope with anxiety and depression during … Read moreCoping with Anxiety and Depression in Benzodiazepine Addiction Recovery