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Behavioral health is often confused with mental health. While they are similar, mental health refers only to psychological health and behavioral health refers to the physical state of being and psychological state. Prioritizing behavioral health is important for overall health. According to the American Medical Association, 1 in 5 adults has a clinically diagnosed mental […]
Drug dependency and addiction are different. When a person is physically dependent on a drug, their body has built up a tolerance to it, and a higher dose of the medication is needed to get the same effect. An addiction is more than physical, it’s also emotional and is often associated with uncontrolled behaviors.
Abuse of drugs and alcohol can lead to addiction, possible overdose, worsening mental health problems, and delays in addressing physical and mental health conditions. With rates of other drugs increasing in recent years, it’s important to understand when recreational drinking turns into problem drinking and how alcohol use can link to other recreational substances.
