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July 11, 2025

What is a Substance Use Disorder?

What is a Substance Use Disorder?

General Mental WellnessBy Axis Integrated Mental HealthJuly 11, 2025

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a chronic brain condition marked by impaired control, addiction phases, and mental health issues. Ben Egbers, DNP decodes the topic with evidence-backed research and clinical advice that actually helps. By Ben Egbers, DNP at Axis Integrated Mental Health Substance Use Disorder (SUD) isn’t just “substance misuse”. It’s a clinical diagnosis…

Laziness Vs Depression: What's the Difference?

Laziness Vs Depression: What’s the Difference?

Depression, Understanding DepressionBy Axis Integrated Mental HealthJuly 11, 2025

Depression is often mistaken for laziness. While laziness is a choice, depression is a medical condition. Ben Egbers, DNP at Axis’ Boulder clinic, provides clinically sound and evidence-based advice on the difference between the two. By Ben Egbers, DNP at Axis Integrated Mental Health Imagine trying to swim with bricks tied to your ankles. From…

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