When most people think about someone suffering from a mental health disorder they picture what they typically see in anti-depressant ads. Someone who is clearly upset, sad, crying, and having difficulty getting out of bed. A person who is deliberately removing themselves from opportunities to spend time with friends and family. The individual at work…
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According to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. That equates to about 8.4% of adults in the United States. An estimated 4.1 million (17%) of the U.S. adolescent population (ages 12-17) experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020. Unfortunately,…
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The successful treatment of substance use could depend largely on the type of approach or modality used. Treatment modalities for substance abuse could vary largely in method, duration, and strategies used. In many cases, finding that one particular approach could spell the difference between a successful recovery and increased chances of a relapse. In instances…
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A holistic approach to alcoholism treatment focuses on healing the person as a whole and treats individual underlying symptoms. The goal is to find balance in harmony and life in order to find a purpose and motivation to obtain from alcohol abuse. Through holistic programs, people feel more fulfilled and well-rounded as they are able…
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It is possible to succumb to complications from chronic use of sleeping pills and overdose. This answers the common question “can you overdose on sleeping pills?” This fact cannot be stressed enough and people continue to use and abuse sleeping pills with no notion of how dangerous it really is. While most sleeping pills are…
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When it comes to addiction treatment, no two treatment plans are alike. While many people might suffer from the same type of addiction, everyone has different and unique needs. What might work for one person might not work for another person. That’s why custom treatment plans are created for each person once they enter into…
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What Is an Upper? Uppers are a slang term used to refer to stimulants. Stimulants are a group of drugs that can increase energy, mood, and alertness. It can also heighten any feelings of sexual prowess and self-confidence. The stimulants speed up the messages sent and received between the central nervous system (CNS) and the…
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Have you ever had so much to drink that you experienced gaps in memory? Maybe your friends or partner had to fill you in on your behavior the next day after drinking. Or perhaps you woke up to discover that you could not remember how you got home. Blacking out, or being blackout drunk, happens…
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It has been the practice of quite a number of people to take their medication with alcohol, regardless of the inherent dangers that come with the practice. Time and again, doctors and medical practitioners have warned against the interactions of alcohol with other substances, but it seems many still fail to appreciate the gravity of…
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It may not harm your skin directly, but the short answer is yes, alcohol does cause acne. The domino effect from its toll on your vital organs bubbles to the surface. Though liquor also harms your internal organs, it does not come without the consequence of external blemishes. These blemishes tell a story of what’s…
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