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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
OxyContin, the brand name for the opioid oxycodone, is used to relieve severe, ongoing pain. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), even if you are prescribed the brand and take it as recommended, you can establish a dependency and danger of overdose and death. Here’s what to
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may continue a third to half of the time into adulthood. Some research suggests that children with ADHD are more prone than the usual community to develop alcohol and substance misuse issues as they become older. Many individuals with ADHD have addictive habits, such as
While the month of the Mental Health Awareness has passed, the mental health of everyone should still be discussed. And while there has been significant progress in the open discussion of mental health in the last decade, there is still a significant gap between males and mental health. The issue
When most people think of substance misuse and addiction, they see young adults. While it is true that young people have a higher risk of substance use as a group, data on the older population is, to put it mildly, limited. Despite a paucity of evidence, it is often assumed
When prescription or over-the-counter drugs are used for non-medical reasons, they can cause significant health problems such as addiction, dependency, overdose, and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people dependent on prescription drugs in the United States have reached alarming levels. Over a ten-year span,
Anyone can experience a smoking relapse. You could have lasted a few months without smoking and felt great about it. Then you ask a friend for an occasional cigarette after quitting for no apparent reason, and before you know it, you’re smoking. Although it may not become a habit, most
You are shaped by traumatic situations. Whether it was a childhood experience or something you went through as an adult, these experiences impact how you perceive the world and yourself. It’s not unusual to hear that someone who has been through a horrific situation is now dealing with addiction. Trauma
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