Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a dangerously powerful stimulant drug that affects people differently based on their gender. Women can face additional risks and complications when using meth, making the need for specialized addiction treatment even greater. Knowing how meth affects women’s health can help people get treatment and promote healing. Many women find […]
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While introversion, shyness, and social anxiety are all interrelated, they are actually quite different. Understanding the distinctions between them is important in order to accurately identify and receive the kind of help that will be most beneficial. Once you have an accurate diagnosis, you can begin treating the root cause and managing your symptoms. Promises
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Panic attacks are incredibly difficult to go through, and they can feel like you’re losing control or something terrible is happening. These experiences can be so intense that it’s hard to describe in words what a panic attack feels like; panic attacks can also often mimic the symptoms of health emergencies, which can be very
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OCD and self-harm often go hand in hand, as people may have obsessive thoughts that lead to behaviors like cutting or burning. People with OCD may also feel shame or guilt about their intrusive thoughts, leading to self-harm as a way of punishing themselves. Unfortunately, this can create a negative cycle of distress and may
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Delirium tremens (DTs) is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal and one of the most dangerous complications associated with alcoholism. It is characterized by sudden, severe confusion and agitation, as well as other symptoms such as tremors, hallucinations, fever, and changes in blood pressure. People with DTs can experience disorientation, paranoia, and seizures. Promises Behavioral
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When it comes to drinking and gambling addictions, the combination can be particularly dangerous. Gambling addiction is characterized by a compulsive need to gamble, despite the fact that it has damaging consequences on the gambler and their loved ones. Similarly, alcohol addiction is marked by a compulsion to drink despite the harm that it can
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It can be incredibly difficult to move past trauma and survival mode because of the deep emotional pain, exhaustion, and fear that comes with it. It can feel like an almost impossible challenge to find the strength and stamina to break free from the gripping hold of trauma. Moving forward is possible, but it requires
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Setting healthy boundaries with an alcoholic can be one of the most difficult and daunting tasks to take on. It’s important to understand that even though you may love and care for the person, their addiction is out of your control. However, it’s also very important to remember that while it’s okay to be supportive
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Long-term alcohol abuse, including chronic ethanol consumption and excessive alcohol use, can have many severe effects on the body, including a condition called alcoholic neuropathy (also known as alcohol neuropathy, alcohol related neuropathy, or alcoholic peripheral neuropathy) that causes damage to the nervous system. This condition is characterized by damage to peripheral nerves and muscle
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