The drug hooked you after several binges. You kept chasing that initial euphoria that attracted you to cocaine. Now, you smoke, snort, and inject the drug, but it no longer offers you the satisfaction you crave. If you are addicted to cocaine, you need to seek help from an addiction treatment center to help your…
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Although many of us are aware of eating disorders, we tend to have some misunderstandings about the conditions. For instance, there’s a common misconception that women are the only ones who can have an eating disorder, but many men struggle as well. Another misconception is that the primary form of eating disorders come from a…
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People who struggle with addiction often also deal with a wide variety of other mental health problems and may need mental health services to cope. Many practice unhealthy behaviors, such as in their relationships. One of the most common unhealthy behaviors of addiction is codependence. So you possibly wonder in terms of your addiction, “Am…
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Drug addiction affects more than just the individual who is doing drugs. It impacts their family, loved ones, and the community. When someone becomes addicted to drugs, they often times isolate themselves from others because of their drug activity. This puts a wedge between them and their family and has an impact on your relationships.…
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One hallmark of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is impulsivity. Another one is having a difficult time paying attention. Over the years, you may have been asking yourself, “do I have ADHD or am I just lazy?” If you have not gotten a proper diagnosis from a mental health dual diagnosis treatment center, you are…
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Patients who seek treatment of alcohol abuse often struggle with additional mental illnesses that affect their ability to participate in treatment. These illnesses include major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Among the most difficult co-occurring illnesses to treat though is the combination of alcohol abuse and an eating disorder. At Santé Center…
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The heroin epidemic continues to grab news headlines from coast-to-coast in the United States. Heroin is an opiate, a drug made from morphine of the opium poppy plant. On the streets, people call heroin big H, horse, smack, and hell dust. The drug was first popular in the 1960s and 1970s, quieted during the 1980s,…
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Like a lot of people, maybe you think having one drink too many is just harmless fun. But is it? While drinking alcohol is widely accepted in society, there is such a thing as drinking too much. Sometimes, the result is a hangover; other times, it’s poisoning. However, many of us may not be able…
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There are many medications available to you to manage anxiety-related issues. For instance, your doctor might prescribe Xanax to treat a panic disorder or other anxiety-related condition. It relaxes you and also has some antidepressant properties. But, as a benzodiazepine, this medication can have a dark side as well. As with any medication, it’s vital…
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Many people who abuse drugs have their substance of choice. However, this doesn’t mean they only use that substance. Rather, it means an individual just prefers one particular drug. While they have a favorite, they may have no problems mixing various substances. This type of drug abuse poses additional problems. A common combination is cocaine…
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