Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of medications being prescribed by doctors to treat both mental and physical health conditions. Along with this rise, however, there have also been increases in prescription drug misuse, abuse, and addiction. Prescription drug abuse can lead to a range of physical, mental, […]
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Professional treatment is often required for recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). This is because substance abuse interferes with an individual’s ability to think clearly and to remain accountable for lasting sobriety. As if making the decision to begin therapy isn’t hard enough, it is important to recognize whether or not therapy alone can foster
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Constant improvements in modern technology have affected all of us in more ways than we will ever realize. For example, nowadays, adolescents and young adults often spend more time on social media than they engage in their interpersonal relationships in person. Another consequence of the rise in technology is the inherent disconnection of people from
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If you tend to like spending time in public social settings and party atmospheres, especially at night, you may have encountered party drugs. Party drugs, also known as club drugs, are a common fixture in party-type social settings. While often sensationalized in movies and TV shows, party drugs can be harmful to your physical and
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Being a parent of a young adult in addiction or mental health treatment can be wrought with mental and emotional challenges. Whether your young adult has recently admitted themselves into treatment or is transitioning through different levels of care, it is likely that you want to support your young adult as best as possible during
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Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey. During this journey, the potential for relapse always remains. Unfortunately, the relapse rates for addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) are high. If you relapse during your recovery, you will most likely feel guilty, disappointed, and upset for doing so. However, it is crucial to understand that relapse does
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A personality disorder, especially when left untreated, can have a profound impact on the way you experience the world. As noted in an article from PLOS One, personality disorders can become comorbid with psychotic symptoms or psychotic disorders. In particular, personality disorders like paranoid personality disorder (PPD) share common features with psychotic disorders. PPD can
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There are several factors that can increase an individual’s risk of developing substance use disorder (SUD). One well-known risk factor is unresolved trauma. Trauma can derail an individual’s sense of reality, affecting how they process, react, and respond to the world around them. Oftentimes, individuals with these experiences turn to alcohol and other drugs in
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Abuse can worsen Dependent Personality Disorder, creating cycles of fear, reliance, and control. Understanding this link is key to healing and building emotional independence.
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According to an article from the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, “[T]he term ‘psychotherapy’ typically includes supportive, re-educative, and psychoanalytic forms of psychotherapy.” The discipline of psychotherapy uses a wide variety of therapeutic interventions to treat mental health disorders. Behavior modification therapy (BMT) is one of the many therapeutic interventions used to support healthier behavioral patterns.
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