Methamphetamine, or meth, is a stimulant that directly affects the central nervous system and is a highly addictive substance. Clients who abuse this drug will experience painful withdrawal symptoms and cravings if they try to quit without assistance, often leading to relapse and a greater potential for overdose and death. Safe meth withdrawal is possible …
Panic attacks can be a very frightening thing for many people. The sudden rush of anxiety can create physical symptoms that make people feel a bit like they’re dying. Recognizing the signs of a panic attack can go a long way in helping people avoid the situations that cause the attack and minimize their symptoms. …
Addiction affects both men and women, but men and women can respond to therapy differently. Both genders face different stereotypes and stigmas that can create barriers to recovery. Men may feel the pressure to be strong and self-sufficient, no matter how badly they suffer. At a men’s addiction rehab center, men can feel free to …
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Benzodiazepines are a minor tranquilizer that is very popular in treating anxiety and depression with a high risk of abuse and potential for overdose and death. The signs of benzo abuse vary between each person and will depend on the length of abuse and amounts taken. A benzo addiction treatment program gives men and women …
Is marijuana a gateway drug? Marijuana is a natural substance from the Cannaceae family and contains the psychoactive ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC for short. It creates a short-term euphoric effect along with longer-lasting pain relief and mood-enhancing properties. For some people, smoking marijuana can lead to other drugs if they are not getting the help …
“Oh, I’m so OCD.” It’s become a common expression, exclaimed by someone who is a bit overly tidy or who likes to eat their candies by color. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is, in actuality, a serious condition that causes immense, almost unbearable unrest and discomfort in individuals who struggle with it. It is relatively common, with …
June is not only the month to appreciate men who are fathers; June is also Men’s Health Month. It is the perfect time to encourage men to take care of their physical and mental health, including addressing alcohol or substance use disorders or any other addictions that negatively affect a man’s quality of life. Promises …
Alcohol has both physiological and psychological effects. One of the things that can help greatly with dealing with long-term psychological effects is an EMDR therapy program. The physiological effects of alcohol often require a medical doctor if they continue for too long. The physiological effects of alcohol fall into both short-term and long-term categories. Just a …
Can you relax without alcohol? This is a crucial that needs answering. If you have been through the alcoholism acceptance stages, you asked for help, went through rehab and joined a support group, you have done everything right to get and stay sober. These are just the basics, though. How do you plan to live …
For those suffering from depression, the basics in life, like having a simple conversation, can be difficult. It’s a catch 22: you’re depressed so you don’t feel like making the effort to put yourself out there and be social. But, being introverted and anti-social can make you feel closed-off and rejected, which fuels your depression. …
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