Understanding whether you have a mood or a personality disorder can be tough. Often, symptoms overlap, and this leads to wrong diagnoses. An accurate diagnosis is essential because mood disorder treatment won’t necessarily work with personality disorders and vice versa. So, how can you receive the assistance you need? To understand what condition you are […]
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Most people have some idea of what obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is, but fewer are aware of the dangers of Harm OCD. This variation involves extreme anxiety over causing harm, either to yourself or others, and it can significantly impact your quality of life. To address the underlying anxieties that can lead to OCD symptoms, one
Fentanyl is a type of opioid that is much stronger than morphine and oxycodone. This drug not only has a significant potential for addiction, but it can also come with a high risk of overdosing. If you’re living with a dependence on this powerful opioid, your life could depend on beginning a fentanyl addiction treatment
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Ativan is a powerful benzodiazepine that can help people with anxiety disorders — but it can also be habit-forming. It’s not always easy to spot Ativan abuse, however. Loved ones living with addiction will do everything possible to hide what they’re going through, which makes it difficult to encourage them to begin benzo addiction treatment.
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Whippets are a type of inhalant drug made from nitrous oxide, and they’re a common cause of addiction, especially in younger people. If you are living with a whippet addiction, one of the most important steps you can take for your well-being is to start a substance abuse treatment program. At Promises Behavioral Health, we
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Opioid addiction treatment programs always ensure that people understand relapses are possible, but actually seeing your loved one going through this can leave you feeling unsure of how you can help. You may be afraid of making the situation worse or might not be sure if the person would welcome your help. If your loved
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Opioids are a type of drug that relieves pain, but because they also cause euphoria, they have a high potential for addiction. Some of the most common of these drugs are morphine and its illicit cousin, heroin. If you are living with an addiction, a morphine and heroin addiction treatment program can help you find
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Complex trauma can have a profound impact on a person’s nervous system and often leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Complex trauma is also referred to as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). Because it is natural to experience distress after trauma, related mental health concerns may go unnoticed until symptoms become severe. Some trauma survivors
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Which came first: your depression or your insomnia? Depression and sleep are often closely linked, and sometimes, it’s difficult to know which condition is the core problem. However, if you are living with these two issues, a depression treatment program and sleep treatments may both be recommended. Sleep and depression have a bidirectional relationship, meaning
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Ritalin vs. Adderall: how are they alike and how are they different? In fact, they have a lot in common. Both are effective for treating ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), but they contain different medicines. Both are stimulants, and misuse can lead to addiction. Fortunately, people who become addicted to these medications can find help in an
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