More than 28 million men and women in the US struggle with eating disorders that negatively affect their physical and mental health. What is avoidant restrictive food intake? It’s a new type of eating disorder that doesn’t have the same body image issues as anorexia and bulimia. Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder treatment can help […]
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Trauma and addiction go hand-in-hand. That doesn’t mean that all people who experience a trauma will develop a substance or alcohol use disorder, but it does mean that experiencing trauma increases an individual’s risk of becoming addicted. It’s estimated by the National Center for PTSD that up to 75% of survivors of violence or abuse
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“Hangover” is the widely used term for a collection of short-term side effects that can appear after a person consumes excessive amounts of alcohol. Previous research has shown that drinkers who frequently experience these side effects are more likely to eventually receive a diagnosis for alcohol use disorder (alcohol abuse/alcoholism) than drinkers who typically don’t
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Most people see depression as constant sadness, lack of motivation, or apathy, never recognizing that being always angry and irritable are all telltale signs. These lesser-known symptoms of depression can stop people from realizing what’s happening. If you find that you’re always angry and irritable no matter what you do to soothe your mood, you
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Sex addiction comes in many forms. Many people don’t realize that the disease is related to early childhood development and that it becomes progressively worse without treatment. However, a sex addiction treatment program can make a difference. Reach out to Promises Behavioral Health at 888.483.7451 today to learn more about the symptoms of sex addiction.
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Several types of treatments can treat the wide variety of mental health disorders that affect millions of men and women every year. EMDR is one of them. What is EMDR? It’s short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and is a form of therapy that uses visual or auditory distractions to break any negative association
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Grieving is a natural process after the death of a loved one. Most people are able to cope with the pain and sadness. Others, however, choose to turn to drugs or alcohol for relief. Grief and addiction go hand-in-hand sometimes when the pain is too much to cope with, and they choose to hide from
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Being the friend or partner of someone who is suffering from PTSD can be challenging. You want to help them, but their illness may cause you to feel like a stranger in your own home or force you to take on extra responsibilities you were not prepared for. The right PTSD treatment program can help
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Holistic therapies can be very beneficial in addiction recovery for people who prefer a more natural recovery experience. They focus on activities that promote natural healing, such as eating nutritious meals, exercising, and meditation. In some cases, clients may prefer a medication-free recovery program if their withdrawal symptoms are not too severe. A holistic therapy
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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
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