If your loved one uses alcohol or other drugs, it is normal to be concerned for their well-being and future. In fact, being concerned is validation that you care for them and only want the best for them. For instance, you may fear that your loved one’s substance use could progress into a heroin addiction. […]
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Experiencing a terrifying event or extreme persistent trauma as a child or adult can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Living with the symptoms of PTSD can be very frightening for some individuals. The symptoms and effects of PTSD and other mental health conditions can make life feel overwhelming. This can be especially true when
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If you are seeking healing from substance use disorder (SUD) or a mental health condition, you will likely experience varying levels of motivation during your recovery journey. While no person will follow the same path for treatment and recovery, many people experience five stages of change. Researchers have created a model of these five stages
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It can be incredibly hard for an individual with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to concentrate. Daydreaming may be a serious issue, making it especially difficult to learn and retain new information. Day-to-day tasks can be stressful with abrupt moments of distraction. An individual with ADHD may also have problems with their memory. Having trouble concentrating during
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When a person is struggling with their mental health, it is common for loved ones to encourage them to seek treatment with a therapist. However, some people don’t feel motivated or willing to discuss their mental health issues with a therapist. Nevertheless, it may be helpful for resistant individuals to know that mental health treatment
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Living with an intense fear of gaining weight can be extremely overwhelming. Although anorexia nervosa is more common in women, many men also face challenges with this eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition characterized by an exceedingly low body weight. Fortunately, seeking mental health treatment can help individuals return to a
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Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances in the United States. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, “According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, more than half of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.” Despite alcohol use being normalized and celebrated, many of those
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It can be hard to see a loved one go through the difficult phases of alcohol addiction and start their journey through treatment. Sometimes this can leave a person feeling worried about those they care about. They may even feel helpless and at a loss for what to do. Fortunately, there are several different ways
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Addiction is often stereotyped as a condition that only affects lower-class individuals. However, addiction can affect anyone. For instance, one population that is often overlooked regarding alcohol and drug addiction is working professionals. Working professionals face various unique stressors that increase their vulnerability to developing substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. Moreover,
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Heroin is an illegal drug. Individuals who choose to use heroin crave the warm and fuzzy feelings it produces. Some people use heroin to relieve anxiety, physical pain, and emotional distress. However, self-medicating with heroin can come with serious effects on one’s health. Drug addiction can impair an individual’s mental health, strain relationships, and cause
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