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How to Control Your Drinking During the Holidays

Alcohol and celebrations seem to go hand in hand. With so many parties and events, the holiday season is a challenging time for anyone who wants to avoid drinking to excess. Whether you have an alcohol use disorder and have undergone dual diagnosis treatment or prefer to drink in moderation for other reasons, the holidays …

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What Enabling Means for You and Your Loved One

It’s a heart-wrenching experience when someone we care about falls into the grips of addiction. Witnessing your adult child’s downward spiral can be incredibly challenging. And the worst part of it all is that you may be enabling your child to continue this behavior. Let’s explore the intricate dynamics of enabling and offers insights into …

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Utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Techniques

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured type of psychotherapy that is often included as part of a comprehensive treatment program, but it may also be used as a standalone treatment. CBT is meant to be short-term, but the skills and techniques learned in a cognitive-behavioral therapy program provide lifelong benefits.  This treatment has been found …

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What Are the Negative Effects Of Adrenaline?

There are several negative effects of adrenaline, which include both physical and emotional symptoms. Adrenaline is a hormone that the adrenal glands release in response to fear, anxiety, anger and excitement. Adrenaline may also be released in response to certain drugs or mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. To learn more about how …

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How to Recognize Paranoid Personality Disorder

Personality disorders are mental health conditions that cause people to perceive reality and react to others in problematic ways. Living with paranoid personality disorder can be quite challenging. This serious mental health condition can prevent people from enjoying healthy, loving relationships. Fortunately, paranoid personality disorder treatment is effective.  While it’s a relatively rare mental health …

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Gambling and Sports Betting

If gambling and sports betting have become priorities in your life, you may have what is known as a process or “behavioral” addiction. Behavioral addictions are addictions to specific behaviors, such as sex, playing video games, or gambling. Gambling addiction treatment focuses on reducing stress and treating any co-occurring conditions.  Like substances, gambling may be …

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How to Manage Holiday Depression

The holiday season isn’t joyous for everyone. The stress of making things perfect for everyone else, loneliness, and grief are some of the reasons people experience holiday depression. If you struggle to get through the holidays every year, an anxiety disorder treatment program may help.  Holiday depression typically feels like regular depression, but it’s triggered …

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Utilizing EMDR Therapy for Depression

Depression can be difficult to treat. A client may work with a mental health professional for months to find the right combination of therapies to relieve their symptoms. Fortunately, EMDR therapy is bringing new hope to people with treatment-resistant depression.  EMDR therapy for depression may be recommended as a stand-alone treatment or as part of …

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Tips for Living with OCD

There’s no denying the challenges of living with OCD. This disorder can have a devastating impact on your life, but it doesn’t have to. An OCD treatment program can teach you coping skills and help you access medications and other therapies to reduce the severity of OCD symptoms.  It’s possible to enjoy a full and …

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