Author name: Dr. Tim Carpenter

Dual Diagnosis: Dealing With Depression As Summer Comes To An End

As the days get cooler and shorter, it can become more challenging to manage depressive symptoms. For people with pre-existing addictions, this time of year can be more difficult than anything. Being affected by a dual diagnosis may make recovery seem impossible. However, with the care of the professionals at Birmingham Recovery Center, you are

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Intrusive thoughts

5 Common Types of Intrusive Thoughts and How to Manage Them

For many individuals on the path toward sobriety, intrusive thoughts can be extremely damaging. They can lead to negative, persistent thought patterns and negatively impact a person’s ability to get the help they need to overcome their addictions.  At Birmingham Recovery Center, our team in Birmingham, AL, knows all too well the challenges that individuals

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Xanax

Xanax® Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Coping Strategies

In 2021, more than 15.3 million people received prescriptions for Xanax® in the United States. Although this medication can be beneficial for individuals struggling with anxiety, their potential for abuse cannot be overlooked. Unfortunately, more than 5.3 million people report abusing this medication within a one-year period.  When trying to overcome Xanax addiction, it is

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dual diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis: The Importance of Treating Co-occurring Disorders

Approximately 38% of people with addiction also have co-occurring mental health disorders. For some, addressing both addiction and other mental health conditions simultaneously is invaluable. For this reason, our team at Birmingham Recovery Center offers dual diagnosis treatment. Here is what you should know. What is Dual Diagnosis? Co-occurring mental health disorders exist when you

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