Addiction to drugs and alcohol can start from many different things. They become an escape from reality, which can include major stress, anxiety, and at times, depression. Many of us resort to it because it numbs us from the real world. All of our problems only get worse when we fall into addiction, but there […]
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With everything going on in our lives, anxiety and stress can become a major part of our struggles. Whether you have a 9-5 job, go to school, work part-time, or are retired, anxiety and stress can sneak up on you without even knowing it. We run into situations in our lives where anxiety can become
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12-step treatment for crack cocaine addiction The 12-step recovery method-used in Alcoholics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous involves fellowship and mutual support through regular group meetings as a path toward recovery from addiction. Although 12-step programs are not affiliated with any religious group, there is a spiritual component in a “higher power” of some kind that
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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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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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The human body has organs that function together to keep a person alive. These organs need to stay healthy and are essential to survival. Addiction can lead to heart complications, liver failure, kidney disease, and changes brain chemistry. The brain is a complex organ that controls the way you feel, move, and talk. The brain
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Dextromethorphan (DXM) is an active ingredient found in most cough medicines and is used as a cough suppressant. DXM is a legal drug that can be purchased by anyone, including preteens in most states. Over-the-counter medications, such as Vicks, Robitussin, and NyQuil contain DXM and are used to relieve a cold-related cough. Misusing medications containing
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There is a difference between addiction and dependence to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a behavior that continues despite any harmful consequences. Drug or alcohol misuse can lead to serious physical and mental health problems. It can cause heart attack, liver failure, seizures, ulcers, hallucinations, psychosis, overdose, and early death. The substances take the brain
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Holistic addiction treatment encompasses the mind, body, and soul. The focus on mindfulness encourages patients to fully engage in treatment and be in the right mindset. Mindfulness is being present, aware, and participating consciously in your experiences as they happen. Since drugs and alcohol alter the way a brain functions, a person cannot practice mindfulness
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Addiction ruins lives. It impacts the lives of those who struggle with addiction as well as the lives of loved ones. Addiction is a complex brain disease and alters brain chemistry and the way that it functions. Relationships are often torn apart and loved ones feel helpless, hopeless, and alone through the emotional distress caused
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