Over the past year, the pandemic has led to higher rates of clinical depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts as children are socially isolated and worried about an uncertain future. Some have already dealt with mental health challenges and others have developed them as a result of the pandemic. The Texas Tribune has put together a […]
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Addiction affects people in different ways, just as it has various causes depending on the person. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with symptoms of a mental health disorder, some use them to escape an unstable home life, and some use them to cope with the stresses at work or school. However, […]
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While there are three medications for opioid addiction treatment, there are no specific medications for meth addiction. A new study showed that the combination of treatment for opioid addiction and an antidepressant has the power to treat meth addiction. Using existing medication already approved by the FDA provides an opportunity for specific addictions to get […]
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Binge drinking is a dangerous habit, and the CDC says binge drinking is “the most common, costly, deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the U.S.” Daily drinking is also just as dangerous because if you have one drink a day, it can still bring about harm to your body that can build up over time […]
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Alcohol withdrawal can cause you to experience uncomfortable symptoms like tremors, headaches, and nausea. Even though it is rare to die from alcohol withdrawal, it can still happen if you experience delirium tremens. To safely detox, it is important to detox under medical supervision and to call a doctor immediately as soon as you experience […]
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Tough events like the global pandemic, political and civil tensions, and even natural disasters can trigger negative feelings. Unfortunately, people such as veterans use drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with these feelings and are unable to cope with exercise, hobbies, and family. Veterans need to seek treatment even during these confusing times […]
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When someone you know and love struggles with addiction, it is natural to want to help them. However, many family members and other close individuals to the person struggling often help in ways that enable the addiction rather than get them out of it. Understanding the difference between enabling and helping can help you give […]
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Hallucinogens are known to alter your reality and give you a different perspective; this is because of their immediate effect on the prefrontal cortex. If you have used hallucinogens before, you are most likely aware that these effects are often short-lived and over in a couple of hours. However, during this time, you can experience […]
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The pandemic has made it hard to form human connections with people in person as you want to be cautious of your health. When you are in recovery, you need a support group to lean on and it does not help when COVID-19 has restricted in-person meetings. Telehealth counseling provider Lionrock has incorporated cooking classes […]
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Addiction often takes away time with your children that you wish you could get back. It can also strain the relationship you have with your children due to not being the parent you could have or should have been. However, there are ways to improve your parental relationship with your children following your addiction. If […]
