Depression is a medical condition that affects more than 16 million adults in the U.S. Major depressive disorder, if treated effectively, can be controlled with people living an enjoyable life. Continue to see how to cope with the disease healthily. Coping with Depression First and foremost, it’s crucial to get professional help in dealing with…
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Drug and alcohol addiction is powerful and can alter the chemicals in your brain—but can it kill you? We will discuss this important topic and provide tips to prevent severe withdrawal symptoms from infringing on your recovery process. Can I die from Withdrawal? To answer the question on whether you can die from withdrawal, yes,…
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Once you take that first step in admitting you have an addiction to either alcohol or drugs, the next hardest step is telling your family. Today, we’ll discuss some helpful ways in which to tell your family, so you receive the most support. Telling Your Family You’re an Addict Telling someone, “I’m an addict,” could…
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In the last number of years, states across the nation have been legalizing the recreational use of marijuana (cannabis), not just for medical reasons. Advocates say it’s a natural plant and has less of a chance for addiction; therefore, it needs to be legalized. Opponents argue that opium is also natural, and yet, opioids that…
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A new year is upon us, as well as winter. Now that the holidays are over, the winter blues creep in for some people, which affects not just their mental health, but their physical health. Learn about SAD and how it results in physical symptoms and how to combat them, so you enjoy all that…
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If you or a loved one is dealing with addiction, finding the right inpatient treatment center may seem like a daunting task. You may be unsure how effective it will be or even what the treatment program entails. Also, you need to factor the cost of sending a loved one or yourself to an addiction…
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Addiction is a serious disease and one that can destroy someone’s life. If that someone is your loved one or a dear friend, it’s particularly devastating to see them spiral downward into what might be an addiction. With prescription painkiller abuse increasing, especially with regards to opiates, it’s especially concerning. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
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Alcohol abuse affects people of all ages, and with teens using at unprecedented rates, addiction rates continue rising every year. Just in the last decade, there has been an uptick in alcoholism. Read on to learn about alcohol abuse statistics in the United States. Alcohol Use According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse…
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Opiate withdrawal can carry with it several uncomfortable symptoms as the body readjusts back to their previous state. The person may experience nausea, body aches, fatigue, and pain. After some time, these symptoms will ease up. It’s best to work with a healthcare professional to help manage these symptoms. Here’s what you need to know…
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You might have seen some disturbing signs of your teen abusing drugs and noticed them acting strangely. You even thought about confronting their behavior. Is what your seeing something else, like anxiety and depression? Or, did you not educate them enough about drugs so as not to worry about the issue? There might be a…
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