Getting help in treatment Addiction is complicated and affects every aspect of your life. Making the decision to stop using is a big step toward recovery. In treatment, you will learn how to cope without drugs or alcohol and connect with others who share similar struggles. There are support groups and meetings where you can […]
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“We can all help prevent suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-8255.” Getting help for trauma and addiction Mental health disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, and addiction are treatable.
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Getting life-saving treatment Prescription and over-the-counter medications usually have a warning label indicating the harmful effects they have when mixed with other medications or alcohol. Benzos are safe and effective when taken appropriately or as prescribed. Mixing benzos with alcohol might make a person engage in more anti-social behaviors and become aggressive, hostile, and irritabile.
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“We can all help prevent suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).” Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD often coexist with substance use and addiction. If you or a
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How alcohol affects mental health Some people drink alcohol to cope with stress. Alcohol is a depressant and can elevate symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and emotional distress. Sometimes people have an underlying mental health disorder, which must be treated simultaneously with alcohol abuse or addiction as a dual diagnosis. The effects of
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Journaling promotes mindfulness and spiritual well-being Writing is an emotional outlet that people use in treatment and throughout recovery. During drug and alcohol use, the brain was affected and the substances took control of the body’s functions. The substance-controlled brain leads to the inability to remember important events, dates, and family gatherings. Writing boosts communication
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