Author: Arizona Mental Health
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This article is part of Understanding Addiction: A Psychiatry-Informed Foundation, a series that explains the neuroscience, psychology, and clinical realities behind substance use disorders. One of the biggest misunderstandings in the addiction world is the belief that drug use and addiction are the same thing. They’re not — not even close. People often assume that…
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This article is part of Medication-Assisted Treatment & Harm Reduction Psychiatry, a series examining how PMHNPs use evidence-based medications and harm reduction principles to support long-term recovery. Many people feel anxious before their first PMHNP addiction appointment This article is part of The PMHNP Guide to Addiction Psychiatry, a clinical education series exploring how Psychiatric…
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This article is part of Understanding Addiction: A Psychiatry-Informed Foundation & Medication-Assisted Treatment & Harm Reduction Psychiatry, a series that explains the neuroscience, psychology, and clinical realities behind substance use disorders. A PMHNP Perspective on Why Cravings Happen — and How We Treat Them Understanding Craving Neurobiology and Medication Options One of the most harmful…
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This article is part of Understanding Addiction: A Psychiatry-Informed Foundation, a series that explains the neuroscience, psychology, and clinical realities behind substance use disorders. For generations, people believed addiction was a sign of weakness, a lack of self-control, or a moral failure. Today, science tells a very different—and much more compassionate—story. According to the National…
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This article is part of Medication-Assisted Treatment & Harm Reduction Psychiatry, a series examining how PMHNPs use evidence-based medications and harm reduction principles to support long-term recovery. A PMHNP’s Role in Treating Addiction: What Comprehensive Care Actually Looks Like This article is part of The PMHNP Guide to Addiction Psychiatry, a clinical education series exploring…
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This article is part of The PMHNP Guide to Addiction Psychiatry, a clinical education series exploring how Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners assess, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders using evidence-based, trauma-informed care. In recent years, the role of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) has gained significant attention as mental health care becomes a…
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When you’re struggling with your mental health, it can be confusing to know where to start. Should you see a psychiatrist, a PMHNP, or a therapist? Do you need medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both? The truth is: both psychiatry and therapy play important, complementary roles in mental health care. But depending on…
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Breaking the stigma around mental health care starts with honest conversations. For too long, seeking psychiatric support has been framed as a failure instead of what it actually is: a responsible, courageous step toward health. Stigma keeps people silent. Silence delays care. And delayed care often means unnecessary suffering. In this article, we explore how…