There is no doubt that addiction causes a number of noticeable effects. From one’s physical appearance to their ability to regulate their emotions, attempting to hide an addiction as it is occurring can be nearly impossible. However, there are countless effects that are happening under the surface when it comes to addiction, as this disease […]
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Drinking alcohol can harm your physical, mental, and social well-being. If you struggle to control your drinking habits, you might need to stop drinking alcohol altogether. Quitting “cold-turkey” without a plan could lead you back to unhealthy drinking habits. Following these steps can help you quit drinking alcohol. #1. Are You Quitting or Cutting Back?
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Mental illness usually comes with warning signs. When you notice these signs early, you can help a loved one get help before their mental health spirals on a path of substance abuse, self-destruction, legal problems, and, in the worst case, suicide. While mental illness can affect both men and women, the warning signs of mental illness
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What is self-harm abuse in adults? You may have heard about self-harm abuse in relation to children, adolescents, and teenagers, as these populations often experience high rates of it. But, when it comes to adults, the idea of self-harm might not be one that comes to mind immediately. Self-harm is a behavioral condition that impacts
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Neurofeedback addiction treatment can help you during your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. When you abuse substances or alcohol, your brain is damaged due to the neural pathways that substances “hijack” when used. Neurofeedback programming can help to repair the neurological damage of alcohol and substance abuse. How Does Addiction Impact the Brain?
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The signs and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder can impact a person’s life in a number of devastating ways. This specific mental health condition can make it difficult for someone to make it through their day without grappling with one or more challenges caused by their obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thankfully, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a highly treatable condition.
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Trauma survivors can benefit from several different therapies to address their mental health needs. One of the newer treatments of trauma called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has been effective in treating trauma-related disorders, including PTSD. If you or a loved one survived traumatic experiences yet continues to struggle with mental health or co-occurring
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that impacts approximately one percent of the United States population. While this mental disorder impacts just shy of four million people, it can severely affect their ability to live healthy, productive lives. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), schizophrenia is defined as a “psychotic disorder
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Dual diagnosis symptoms can be challenging to manage without effective treatment options. You or a loved one might have a substance or alcohol use disorder along with mental illness. Often, those with an alcohol or substance use disorder are self-medicating for an underlying mental health disorder. Additionally, prolonged misuse or abuse of alcohol and drugs
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EMDR for PTSD has served as one of the most effective forms of therapeutic intervention for individuals grappling with the lasting effects of trauma. Today, approximately 70% of the United States population (223.4 million people) have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. While not everyone who goes through trauma ends up developing
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