With the recent influx of states around the US legalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana, the amount of users has understandably increased in recent years. Even though there is now a larger population of people using marijuana, many believe that marijuana is not addictive. However, the drug can be addictive and cause you to experience withdrawal […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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While depression means being in a low mood, tired, and feeling hopeless, depression can also mean being more forgetful than usual. To avoid any further cognitive impairments from occurring, seek treatment for depression to make sure you have lasting memories going forward. Memory Problems with Depression Memory problems tend to occur when depression first begins, and even […]
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Having symptoms of anxiety is unpleasant and can affect your day-to-day activities. When you experience anxiety, you may have physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that interfere with your responsibilities. While anxiety is a normal human reaction and experience, ongoing symptoms can indicate an anxiety disorder. Having an anxiety disorder shouldn’t worry you, as treatment is […]
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You may feel like getting a drink after a long workday. The problem is that if you plan on working out the following day, you may end up feeling dehydrated and wind up with an impaired reaction time as well as restless sleep. By going into treatment for alcoholism, you might not have to worry […]
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Kids who bully tend to impose harm on others as a way of dealing with their depression. A study published in Pediatrics journal in March 2021 discovered that childhood bullying had a stronger link to later alcohol, drugs, and tobacco use later in life. To prevent your child from developing substance abuse disorder, it is […]
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MTV is known for reality shows made for entertainment purposes like “Jersey Shore” and “16 and Pregnant.” February 16th was the premiere of MTV’s new documentary movie “Each and Every Day” about high school students who have thought about ending their life and how to move forward. Documentary films like “Each and Every Day” can […]
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It is hard for many people to tolerate their frustration, making them prone to depend on unhealthy substances like drugs. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston conducted a new study to see how frustration played a factor in addiction. By going into addiction treatment, you will not miss out on learning about healthy […]
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The John Hopkins Psychiatry Guide says that paranoia is “a response to perceived threats that are heavily influenced by anxiety and fear, existing along a continuum of normal, reality-based experience to delusional beliefs.” With the stress, misinformation, and uncertainty during the pandemic, it has been hard for people to feel calm, leading to paranoid thoughts. […]
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Triggers can be associated with mental health, trauma, and substance abuse. They are environmental cues that remind individuals of past traumatic experiences and can include things such as colors, songs, certain words, names, smells, and more. Triggers vary from person to person and are often quite distressing when experienced, even if the person has ways […]
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When it comes to substance abuse, co-occurring disorders are common. The majority of the time, these co-occurring disorders are mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. While having a mood disorder does not necessarily mean you will develop a substance abuse disorder, it is essential to note the correlation between the two. Understanding […]
