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Impaired Nurse: Understanding Addiction in Healthcare Professionals

Addiction can affect people from all walks of life, including those who dedicate their careers to caring for others. Nurses, with their long hours, high-pressure environments, and access to medications, face unique challenges when it comes to substance abuse. For nurses with substance abuse problems, understanding the root causes, recognizing the signs, and finding effective […]

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Science Behind Junk Food Addiction

Coping with junk food addiction can feel overwhelming. This common struggle often affects those seeking behavioral health treatment, making it a challenge to maintain well-being. Junk food addiction isn’t just about lack of willpower. Rather, it’s fueled by science, affecting brain chemistry and emotional health. For those facing food-related challenges or considering bulimia addiction treatment,

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Why Schizophrenia Differs Between Women and Men

Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that affects how people think, feel, and behave. It alters perception and disrupts daily life, creating challenges for both those experiencing it and their loved ones. While schizophrenia impacts men and women, the condition often manifests differently between genders. This leads to the important question, is schizophrenia more

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ADHD and Cocaine Addiction: Understanding the Connection

Cocaine and ADHD have a connection that often complicates the path to recovery for many. For those living with both challenges, the road to healing may seem daunting. However, help is available. Drug addiction treatment centers, like Promises Behavioral Health, specialize in treating these co-occurring conditions, paving the way for real transformation. Understanding how ADHD

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Nightmares’ Unique Impact on BPD Sufferers

For those living with borderline personality disorder (BPD), sleep can be anything but restful. BPD nightmares often disrupt sleep and amplify the emotional struggles tied to this disorder. These vivid, distressing dreams create a ripple effect, impacting mental health, emotional stability, and overall quality of life. Understanding the connection between borderline personality disorder sleep patterns

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Pros and Cons of Using Holistic Treatment for Addiction

Addiction recovery is a deeply personal and challenging process, calling for a range of strategies to support healing and growth. More and more people are exploring holistic treatment for addiction, a complementary approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery. At a holistic addiction treatment center like Promises Behavioral Health, this method

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How Dissociation Can Be a Sign of Trauma

Life is full of challenges, but for those who have experienced trauma, the mind and body sometimes react in complex and unexpected ways. One of these reactions is dissociation, a psychological response that can feel like being disconnected from oneself or reality. Dissociation and trauma are deeply linked, as the former often emerges as a

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5 Benefits of Experiential Therapy

Navigating the path to addiction recovery can be daunting, but there are a variety of therapeutic approaches that can make the process both engaging and deeply personal. Experiential therapy, part of many addiction therapy programs, is one of these approaches. This unique, interactive form of therapy enables people to process emotions and experiences in a

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It’s Never Too Late to Start Talking About Mental Health

For far too long, mental health has been a topic many people shy away from discussing. Stigma, fear, or a lack of understanding can keep us silent. But talking about mental health is essential—not just during mental health awareness month, but all year round. It’s a conversation that can save lives, transform relationships, and lead

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