On March 11, 2020, Suzanne Rybak admitted her son, Jameson, to the emergency room to treat his opioid addiction. While the emergency room gave Jameson medication to treat his withdrawal symptoms, they failed to secure continuing care for him at an inpatient facility, causing him to leave the hospital with no plan on how to […]
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Recovering from addiction requires numerous changes in your life. Some are easier than others, but all are necessary if you wish to sustain long-term sobriety. One of the hardest things people in recovery experience is letting go of friendships that no longer serve them. For many in recovery, success means prioritizing sobriety over everything else […]
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Bipolar disorder cannot be cured, but those who suffer from it can learn to manage their symptoms and live happy, healthy, normal lives. Managing symptoms becomes second nature, with many people following a routine to ensure they cope well. However, what do you do on the bad days? It is much more challenging to follow […]
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Alcohol can have deadly effects on the body that can be irreversible if a person doesn’t seek treatment. Alcohol is said to be responsible for one in 20 deaths around the world. A new study published in the journal Lancet Oncology titled “Global Burden of Cancer in 2020 Attributable to Alcohol Consumption: A Population-Based Study” […]
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There are many ways to bolster your recovery over time and ensure you remain on the path to successful and sustained sobriety. Mindfulness is one of the best ways to stay present and cope with anxious thoughts, cravings, and negative feelings you may experience in recovery. Understanding the importance of mindfulness and what exercises you […]
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Switching to a new medication involves an adjustment period, no matter who you are. This period can be challenging, as initially, you may feel as though the new medication isn’t working. Your doctor or those around you may tell you to wait a couple of days or weeks to ensure that your body has time […]
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Deciding to seek treatment for addiction is a significant step in your path towards recovery. Making that choice is not easy, and the steps you need to take to follow through with your decision can seem daunting. Realizing that you have to research various facilities, learn what they offer, and decide how they best match […]
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Hearing voices is a common symptom of schizophrenia. Many people struggling with schizophrenia have this symptom which involves voices arguing with you or threatening you. Because auditory hallucinations grow stronger over time, it is essential to seek treatment to learn how to control them as soon as possible. Types of Voices For some people with […]
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Both borderline personality disorder (BPD) and childhood emotional neglect (CEN) stem from dysfunctional parental involvement in childhood. While they have many symptoms in common, there are significant differences in their root causes and presentations. BPD tends to result from inconsistent parental involvement, leaving a child unsure of what to expect daily. At times parental figures […]
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Derealization disorder is a dissociative disorder characterized by the belief that the world you live in is not real. This can lead to distressing depression and anxiety symptoms for people of all ages. It is essential to find the best treatment plan for yourself if you have derealization disorder to ensure you can distinguish between […]
