How Can Drinking Alcohol Make PTSD Symptoms Worse?

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) without professional support can be overwhelming. Depending on the severity of one’s condition, It is common for individuals to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to mask their symptoms. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol can intensify an individual’s symptoms, potentially worsening their mental health. Many risks arise from self-medicating with alcohol to […]

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Why Participation in an Addiction Treatment Program Is Necessary Following Detoxification

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Achieving lasting recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction requires participation in a professional addiction treatment program. Before an individual with SUD can participate in treatment effectively, however, they must first rid their bodies of the remnants of toxic substances through detoxification services. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that detox is a standalone

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How Can PPD Affect Relationships?

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It is difficult to live with a personality disorder. There are many personality disorders, and one that’s lesser-known is paranoid personality disorder (PPD). An individual with this mental health condition may present odd and eccentric behaviors. The symptoms associated with the condition can feel mentally disabling and can severely impact an individual’s social existence. One

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Fighting Fentanyl: Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis

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Alcohol and drug use have many inherent health risks and dangers. Understanding these dangers is imperative not only for those who use drugs and their loved ones but also for everyone. Substance use impacts the lives of people everywhere. Currently, our nation is facing an opioid epidemic and associated fentanyl crisis. This epidemic is triggering

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How Can Structural Family Therapy Benefit Individuals With SUD?

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Substance use disorder (SUD) not only affects the individual with addiction but their surroundings as well. Parents, spouses, and children may all be negatively impacted by an individual’s addictive behaviors. This can be especially so if one has been diagnosed with a co-occurring mental health condition. Structural family therapy can help everyone involved better understand

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Using Sober Living to Effectively Transition Out of Residential Treatment

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Residential treatment is a form of inpatient care that requires individuals to reside in a designated facility as they participate in their treatment program. This type of treatment program is especially valuable for those working to overcome the challenges of substance use disorder (SUD) as well as other mental health disorders. Once a person completes

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What Are the Benefits of Relapse Prevention to Help Cocaine Addiction?

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Cocaine is a dangerous and potentially deadly illegal drug. Living with cocaine addiction without receiving professional treatment can be detrimental to an individual’s mental and physical health. Cocaine addiction can negatively affect many different aspects of an individual’s life. A person may use cocaine to gain confidence, increase energy, and create euphoric effects, which can

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The Role of Gratitude in Healing

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Individuals in recovery from mental health disorders or substance use disorder (SUD) endure daily challenges as they pursue healthier behaviors in their lives. Fortunately, there are many strategies available to promote healing, one of which is gratitude. Understanding the role of gratitude in healing can be especially beneficial for those in recovery, as gratitude practices

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How Can Mindfulness Meditation Help Young Adults Cope With Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms?

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No one wakes up one day and decides to become addicted to opioids. Opioid use disorder (OUD) simply happens. Maybe opioid addiction started from spending time with a certain crowd. Perhaps an individual suffered a tragic accident and was prescribed opioids to reduce severe physical pain. Some individuals misuse opioids to self-medicate due to a

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The Long-Lasting Impact of Trauma on Mental Health

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By the time an individual reaches young adulthood, they have likely endured some kind of trauma. Whether it be losing a loved one, witnessing an accident, or enduring some other kind of life-threatening event, most people experience some kind of extreme stress in life. Traumatic events, especially those that occur during adolescence, can trigger profound,

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