Substance use disorders negatively affect every aspect of a person’s life. Addiction destroys relationships, careers, and health. How do you keep this from happening? In fact, entering a heroin addiction treatment program is the first step to a happier, healthier life. With the right medical care and support, many heroin effects on the body can …
Feeling something like an obsession with a new partner isn’t unusual. Wondering whether you’ve found the one or worrying that a new boyfriend or girlfriend will be unfaithful is common in new relationships. Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more extreme and may require obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment. People with relationship OCD hang onto doubts and securities …
As with all chronic conditions, relapse is common after addiction treatment. It doesn’t mean that treatment was unsuccessful, but therapies and techniques may need to be adjusted. Programs that include relapse prevention therapy may help clients avoid emotional relapse and meet their recovery goals. Avoiding drugs and alcohol after treatment doesn’t happen by accident or …
Alcohol and celebrations seem to go hand in hand. With so many parties and events, the holiday season is a challenging time for anyone who wants to avoid drinking to excess. Whether you have an alcohol use disorder and have undergone dual diagnosis treatment or prefer to drink in moderation for other reasons, the holidays …
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It’s a heart-wrenching experience when someone we care about falls into the grips of addiction. Witnessing your adult child’s downward spiral can be incredibly challenging. And the worst part of it all is that you may be enabling your child to continue this behavior. Let’s explore the intricate dynamics of enabling and offers insights into …
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured type of psychotherapy that is often included as part of a comprehensive treatment program, but it may also be used as a standalone treatment. CBT is meant to be short-term, but the skills and techniques learned in a cognitive-behavioral therapy program provide lifelong benefits. This treatment has been found …
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There are several negative effects of adrenaline, which include both physical and emotional symptoms. Adrenaline is a hormone that the adrenal glands release in response to fear, anxiety, anger and excitement. Adrenaline may also be released in response to certain drugs or mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. To learn more about how …
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that cause people to perceive reality and react to others in problematic ways. Living with paranoid personality disorder can be quite challenging. This serious mental health condition can prevent people from enjoying healthy, loving relationships. Fortunately, paranoid personality disorder treatment is effective. While it’s a relatively rare mental health …
If gambling and sports betting have become priorities in your life, you may have what is known as a process or “behavioral” addiction. Behavioral addictions are addictions to specific behaviors, such as sex, playing video games, or gambling. Gambling addiction treatment focuses on reducing stress and treating any co-occurring conditions. Like substances, gambling may be …
The holiday season isn’t joyous for everyone. The stress of making things perfect for everyone else, loneliness, and grief are some of the reasons people experience holiday depression. If you struggle to get through the holidays every year, an anxiety disorder treatment program may help. Holiday depression typically feels like regular depression, but it’s triggered …