Each year, millions of people must face the reality that they or someone they love has a mental health disorder. This realization comes with societal stigmas and very little awareness of what this means. That is why organizations participate in annual Mental Health Month programs. During the month of May, organizations like the National Alliance…
DetailsWatching someone you love struggle with alcoholism is no easy feat. They think their drinking is under control. However, you know the damage it is causing to their emotional, mental, and physical health. With this knowledge, you understand the value in resources that shows you how to help an alcoholic. The damage you regularly witness…
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The inability to healthily manage stress and negative feelings are a major reason for substance abuse. One person simply has a harder time than others and will turn to alcohol or drugs. Mindfulness based stress reduction therapy is one form of treatment that can help a person manage stress and reduce negative feelings. Finding holistic…
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Recreation in rehab may sound like a person is having a good time. While this initially may seem confusing, rehab is often an experience that is more good than bad. It is true that there is nothing good about what the body and mind experiences withdrawing from drugs or alcohol. However, an addiction rehab program…
DetailsChinese practitioners have used acupuncture for more than 2,500 years to treat everything from digestive disorders to migraines. However, doctors have only recently begun using it to treat dependency issues. Acupuncture for addiction treatment is beneficial to clients in a number of ways. Here are just a few of them: How Acupuncture Works Acupuncturists believe…
DetailsValium is a type of benzodiazepine drug with the generic name of diazepam. Diazepam entered legal public use in 1963 and its common brand name is Valium. Doctors prescribe it for conditions like anxiety, OCD and panic disorders. Is Valium addictive? Valium functions like alcohol by acting on GABA receptors. Abuse of Valium can produce feelings…
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Stress plagues nearly everyone at some point or another. Even so, some people face more stress than what they can reasonably cope with. In April, we’ll observe Stress Awareness Month to help shine a light on those needing an anxiety treatment program. Here’s some background about this observance and what you might expect from it…
DetailsWhile there are some differences between oxycodone vs hydrocodone, both medications can be addictive. Doctors normally prescribe these medications to treat pain. Over time, someone can unintentionally develop a dependence on both drugs. When this happens, addiction treatment programs can help with recovery. Learning About Oxycodone Vs Hydrocodone Oxycodone and hydrocodone are opioid medications to…
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LGBT individuals are more likely to suffer from an addiction or a mental illness than their peers. From discovering their sexuality to confronting societal prejudice, there are many reasons why it is so difficult for many people to grow up in the LGBT community. Once someone realizes that they have an addiction, LGBT affirmative therapy…
DetailsApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. Why should you care? For starters, you might be struggling with an alcohol use disorder and not know it. Secondly, this is the month to find out. Turn Alcohol Awareness Month into an Opportunity Public service announcements will probably come across your social media feed in April. Similarly, you might…
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