man considers how fatigue can lead to stimulant addiction

How Chronic Fatigue Leads to Stimulant Addiction

Mental Health Treatment, Mood Disorders, Stimulant AddictionBy Springfield Wellness Center

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is a serious health condition that produces extreme tiredness and pain. The syndrome can also lead to other significant problems. One of the less well-known risks in people with CFS is stimulant addiction. There are a couple of potential explanations for the link between fatigue and addiction to stimulants. For…

woman deals with the earliest signs of anxiety disorder

Early Signs of Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety Treatment, Mental Health, Neurodegenerative Diseases, RehabilitationBy Springfield Wellness Center

It’s not uncommon for people struggling with an addiction to have underlying mental health disorders. Many people with anxiety disorder have no idea that the problem exists. They may turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of self-medicating the symptoms of anxiety. That’s why programs for substance use disorders should provide treatment for anxiety…