Today, alcohol and drug use is often glamorized in its presentation so that it camouflages the difference between fantasy and reality. Substance use is portrayed on film and in music, on social media and in ads, as fun, cool, or as an indication of success and rebellion. These depictions can downplay the devastating effects of […]
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Living with untreated major depression can cause many adverse psychological effects. Without support from family or friends, this mental health condition can make it especially difficult to function daily. Major depression — also called major depressive disorder (MDD) — can make a person feel lonely. This can be problematic, especially for teens and adults. Social
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Healing from trauma and recovering from distressing life experiences can be challenging to manage alone. Trauma can even lead to mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This can significantly interfere with an individual’s lifestyle and future, especially if left untreated. Many mental health care facilities offer various treatment options for trauma and
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Recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) can come with many different mental and physical health challenges. Addressing trauma and shame, learning new coping strategies, building new healthy relationships, and coping with withdrawal symptoms can be difficult. Addiction is a chronic disease of the brain and requires treatment to overcome. The condition can affect an individual’s
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Addiction is a disease of the brain that can be extremely difficult for an individual to overcome. Withdrawal symptoms can be very uncomfortable when that individual is recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). Drug withdrawal and detox can come with many different side effects. These may include mood swings, body changes, urges, and cravings for
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Feelings of blame are all too common in addiction recovery. Individuals may blame themselves for their condition, blame the condition for its consequences, or blame others for their roles in their substance abuse. In recovery, blame can complicate an individual’s healing process. A person must learn to overcome blame. This allows a person to take
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Throughout life, challenging emotions, such as anxiety and stress, are bound to surface from time to time. While these are normal and natural emotions, leaving them unmanaged can hinder well-being and especially challenge an individual’s sobriety journey. Fortunately, many coping strategies can help individuals better address and overcome adversity as it arises. One of these
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Individuals with a mental health disorder are particularly vulnerable to developing substance use disorders (SUDs) and vice versa. The presence of both a mental health disorder and SUD is referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Prevalence rates for dual diagnoses remain high, affecting nearly half of those with mental illness or SUD.
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Adolescence is a developmental period that begins at the onset of puberty and carries into young adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. This period is a time of immense transition, especially as children begin to reach their teenage years. As so, teenagers are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues. As a parent of a teenager,
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Experiencing ambivalence throughout recovery is normal. However, when these feelings are left unaddressed, they can hinder your ability to establish and maintain lasting sobriety. Fortunately, many treatment centers offer a variety of treatment approaches, such as motivational interviewing (MI). MI helps resolve ambivalence and encourages a flexible mindset needed to establish lasting change. If you
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