Nutrition plays a key role in overall health, particularly when it comes to addiction recovery. Typically, detoxing happens in the early stages of recovery to get all drugs and substances out of the system. This can lead to withdrawals and malnutrition—combat these things with nutrition for an easier path to recovery. Introducing proper nutrition into…
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There are many practices you can incorporate into your daily life that will help to improve your mental health. Whether you’re looking to better yourself, trying to reach a goal, or overcoming a challenge—improving your mental health is always beneficial. 1. Spend Time Outside Business insider reported research that suggests the health benefits of spending…
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Feeling stress and anxiety is normal—but dealing with anxiety disorder can be tough. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reported that approximately 40 million adults in the US deal with an anxiety disorder. It is the most common among psychiatric illnesses. Today, we’re discussing some coping mechanisms to help you sort through your anxiety,…
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Meditation can be a beneficial way to relax, focus, and reduce stress. If you’re new to meditation, you can start small and customize it to your needs. Working some meditation into your day, even if for only a few minutes, can make a real difference. A study published recently in the American Psychological Journal found…
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You have a drinking problem. You want to quit, but the fear of withdrawal symptoms holds you hostage. Luckily, there are now alcohol detox medications that can make the process more comfortable. Most importantly, they can empower you to quit drinking. Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline Most people typically don’t experience withdrawal symptoms until about eight hours…
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Substance abuse runs rampant in high school and college campuses. Teens with untreated addictions become young adults with dependency problems. If you fall into this category, drug rehab for young adults is the solution. What makes this treatment option a good fit for you? Challenges That People in the 19 to 25 Demographic Grapple With…
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A person with an acute illness or injury will likely experience pain. It is when the pain lasts longer than six months that they have chronic pain syndrome. Going through this level of pain causes complications that make the pain worse. This vicious cycle of pain causing pain leads to secondary complications that a person…
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Classification of the types of mental illness people experience varies. Besides categorizing the conditions, these notes make little difference. Adding insult to injury, many sufferers don’t have a diagnosis. They don’t realize that they have a mental disorder. How Mental Health Affects the Development of Addiction Substance abuse and the various types of mental illness…
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Almost all mind-altering drugs interact with the natural chemical balance in the brain, primarily interacting with your reward centers. When you take certain drugs, neurotransmitters that communicate pleasure are activated. The more you take the drugs, the less your body produces feel-good chemicals on its own, and you develop a chemical imbalance. Eventually, you end…
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Quitting alcohol can be challenging no matter how heavily you drink. Even someone who has a glass of wine every night and a few drinks with friends on the weekends may find it difficult to participate in social situations without imbibing. If you regularly drink more than a glass or two, you might experience alcohol…
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