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The 5 Stages of Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol

One of the most prevalent mental diseases in the US, addiction affects millions daily. According to the Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Administration, 21 million Americans aged 12 or older received treatment for becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol in 2016. Addiction includes a dependency on alcohol, opioids, and nicotine, among

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Is It Possible to Have Heroin Addiction After Only One Use?

The phrase “all it takes is one time” is frequently used in drug prevention and addiction, and there is no mistaking why. One of the most enticing narcotics one may misuse is heroin. It is typical for heroin to include fentanyl or carfentanyl, two drugs with much higher potency. Morphine,

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All Types of Psychoactive Drugs

It could surprise you to learn that you probably utilize psychoactive substances if you’re unfamiliar with them. Do you like a cup of coffee in the morning, for instance? Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages? It’s interesting to note that this medication group includes coffee and alcohol. While a cup

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Signs of Relapse In Your Loved One

A relapse in the sense of alcohol and drugs refers to the use of a particular substance again after a significant period of abstinence. Relapses may be very upsetting for everyone involved, not only the patient but also their family and friends, mainly if they happen after treatment is over.

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How Loneliness and Addiction are Related

Every one of us has experienced loneliness at some point. Due to that fleeting condition, we may experience pain or dissatisfaction with our present circumstances. It frequently occurs when we want interpersonal relationships or social engagements. Although it occurred long before lockdowns during the COVID-19 epidemic, many people experienced it

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Hobbies for Mental Health: Benefits and Effects

For those who have decided to stop using drugs or alcohol, they are looking forward to major changes in their lives. However, they fear what exactly will look like. This is what makes most people nervous about their recovery. It is a great idea to think about returning or creating

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Addiction Treatment and Therapy

A Day in a Drug Rehab

The Drug Rehab Facility and Process  A treatment center for substance use disorders or rehab is a facility that specializes in drug rehabilitation. The purpose of rehab is for these individuals to gain the skills, resources and confidence to manage their disorder, live a long and healthy life. Inpatient is

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It’s Okay Not To Be Okay—but Do Something About It

Everyone has bad days and good days. We can all have more positive days if we keep a routine of self-care. Simple changes can make a huge difference. However, we don’t need to pretend that everything is perfect when it isn’t. Positivity can also be dangerous if it isn’t genuine,

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New Synthetic Opioid Iso Drug Deadlier than Fentanyl

The Many Forms of ISO  Like fentanyl, this deadly synthetic opioid is usually distributed in the illicit drug trade as a white or yellow powder. This powder can then be made into a tablet. Because ISO drug bears a resemblance to heroin or cocaine, it is often mixed with other

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The Role of Parents in their Child’s Mental Health

How Negative Experiences Affect Children  Every difficult challenge — be it family turmoil or emotional distress — can cause a lot of damage to children’s mental health. These kinds of negative events are even called adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They are situations that can be traumatic for children, such as

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The Positive Effects of Quitting Smoking on Mental Health

The Vicious Loop  The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new fact sheet examining the complicated connections between tobacco smoking and mental illness. 2 in 3 people suffering from severe mental illnesses are current smokers, a number that emphasizes the need to address these connections urgently. The complex relationship between

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The Development of Rehabilitation Throughout the Years

Drugs have been overused for hundreds of years throughout the world, and their effects have been felt for the same amount of time. Since the invention of drugs, there have always been some who misused them, leading to full-fledged addiction and the plethora of adverse effects that come with it.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health and Addiction

The hallmark of 2020 was quarantine, unemployment, loneliness, economic fallbacks, alarming mortality rates, mask-wearing, and social distancing. Everything altered after the COVID-19 pandemic. It claimed lives and livelihoods and altered how we work, go to school, connect with others, and see the world. During the pandemic, many people experienced emotions

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What We Eat Affects How We Feel

While specific organs bear the brunt of the damage caused by addiction, drugs and alcohol have a harmful influence on your whole body. Reversing the effects of harmful drugs is a complex undertaking, but a proper diet can assist. You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re in the process

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