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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If you are in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you are no stranger to the word “trigger.” Identifying and processing substance use and other emotional triggers plays a key role in your ability to sustain your sobriety. Becoming aware of personal triggers is not only a task for those in recovery, however. It is
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There is no specific reason people head down the spiraling road to addiction. Some people choose to drink alcohol due to heartbreak, peer pressure, trauma, environmental factors, and more. Others choose to drink to self-medicate and mask a mental health condition. Going through the waves of alcohol use disorder (AUD) alone can feel defeating for
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In today’s day and age, more and more people are questioning whether or not they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Social media platforms like TikTok are categorizing otherwise normal symptoms of daydreaming and inattention as ADHD symptoms. Nonetheless, it is true that the prevalence of ADHD is on the rise. As an article from Missouri Medicine
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It is common for people to drink alcoholic beverages on special occasions. This may include holiday events, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, vacations, and more. It is also common for young adults and college-aged kids to drink alcohol and misuse party drugs together at clubs, bars, and house parties. This can be especially risky as it
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