People who have taken the step to detox from a drug or alcohol addiction are to be commended. It requires courage and strength to make the decision to come forward and admit you have a problem, and it takes tremendous dedication and hard work to follow through. However, even after detox is complete, the work …
Am I an alcoholic if I binge-drink? Are there other ways to tell if I have a problem with alcohol? It’s interesting to note that alcohol abuse doesn’t necessarily mean you have an addiction. Then again, it’s always a component of a use disorder. Am I An Alcoholic if I Abuse Alcohol? Binge-drinking means having …
The stimulant drug, Adderall, treats individuals with ADHD. It’s main ingredients are amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. The use of Adderall has grown in the last several years. Its benefits for those with ADHD are very effective, providing focus for schoolwork, test-taking and studying. However, the vast majority of those who are abusing Adderall are college students …
If you or someone you know suffers from the mental effects of addiction, you know that addiction is a disease. Sadly, stigma still exists in a society that says otherwise. Medical and mental health professionals agree that addiction is a disease of both the brain and the body. But why is addiction a mental disorder? …
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is caused by a number of factors and situations. Whatever the cause, however, living with PTSD can be challenging. Although PTSD emotional trauma treatment centers and therapy are usually a necessity, there are many other lifestyle factors that can make a difference. Here are some of the most helpful tips …
Did you know that addiction can have surprising underlying causes? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as many as 40% of people struggling with addiction ALSO have a mental health disorder (and that only includes those who have been diagnosed, and been done so properly). A combination of a mental disorder …
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Addiction is a severe mental illness that takes thousands of lives each year in America. While addiction starts out with a choice to pick up a drink or a drug, many people have no idea what will happen years later. Therefore, a lot of research has gone into the field of addiction. We now have …
Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms can rule someone’s life if left untreated. A narcissistic personality disorder falls under the 10 types of personality disorders defined by the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Consequently, symptoms take control of relationships with family and friends. Do you suspect that you or your loved one …
There are certain things you can count on as you go through life sober, and one of them is that you will feel stressed from time to time. Sooner or later things happen in life that challenge your feeling of serenity and leave you feeling overwhelmed and anxious. The question isn’t if you will experience …
Substance abuse treatment centers are increasingly turning to a whole person treatment strategy. Instead of treating the patient only for the addiction they reported when admitted, the treatment center may screen for various other types of problems, including additional substance abuse and mental health symptoms.