Feeling Out of Control After Quitting Opioids If you’ve recently stopped using opioids and feel like you’re “going crazy,” you are not alone. The early stages of opioid withdrawal are often intense and deeply unsettling. Individuals may experience racing thoughts, emotional instability, panic, and even paranoia. These symptoms are not
Understanding the Physical Toll of Alcohol Withdrawal For many people who stop drinking after a long period of alcohol use, the experience is far from easy. The physical and mental withdrawal symptoms can be intense, particularly in the early stages. One of the most unsettling symptoms is a racing heart,
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, occur when an individual experiences both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition simultaneously. This combination complicates diagnosis and treatment because the symptoms of one disorder can mask or exacerbate the symptoms of the other. For example,