When you worry that you’re in danger of falling into relapse or make some serious mistakes that could land you in trouble, it’s time to do something proactive to get yourself back firmly in step with recovery principles. The reality is that fear of relapse is quite common, especially among the newly sober individuals just …
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What does wellness mean to you? For millions of Americans, the definition of wellness likely means a sense of overall well-being. But for those who suffer from mental and substance abuse disorders, wellness does not mean an absence of disease, illness or stress, but rather feeling a sense of purpose in life, being actively involved …
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The month of September is nearly past and Fall is almost upon us. Many regions of the country are already feeling the cooler temperatures, seeing colors start to change and having to adjust to a new schedule of dawn and dusk. For many, Fall is a welcome respite from the blazing days of summer, but …
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Many individuals who suffer from a mental disorder struggle to maintain a good quality of life. Everyday tasks and decisions can cause major strain, and cause many routine tasks to become cumbersome. However, for those who seek treatment, they can often experience improvement and then thrive.
The treatment of depression is not a quick fix. Individuals who are diagnosed with depression can experience weeks of frustration as they wait for the medication they are prescribed to take effect.
Though alcohol addiction is a behavioral illness, many experts agree that environmental factors figure largely in how a person thinks about and interacts with alcohol. Environmental factors such as product availability, social attitude and advertising can all play a part in whether or not a person will abuse alcohol. Socio-economic factors may also contribute, but …
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Driving the family car is a rite of passage for many teens. For parents it can represent their child’s first physical step outside of the family nest. Independence. A recent report from our nation’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that overall, teens are taking those initial driving steps more cautiously. Nevertheless, the …
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that can significantly change the quality of life for not only the patient, but also sometimes their close relatives. Helping individuals with schizophrenia achieve the highest quality of life possible is linked to understanding the negative moods of schizophrenia. The negative moods that come with the disorder can result …
People who live with depression experience daily life through a different prism than do non-depressed people according to a recent study. The prism for the depressed person tangles negative emotions until they are so jumbled that the person finds it difficult if not impossible to untie them and see them as separate. Healthy folks can …
Substance abuse is not a respecter of persons. Addiction affects both men and women alike; however, each sex may use for very different reasons. More often than men, women use alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism for dealing with anxiety and depression. They are also up to three times as likely to suffer from …