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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The use of opiates in America has grown exponentially in recent years. Unfortunately, this led to an increase in opiate addictions across the United States. Many people struggling with an opiate addiction may find themselves tempted to try to break free from these medications on their own. Yet, just as self-medicating with drugs or alcohol…
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Many of those struggling with addiction also face serious mental health challenges. Depression and anxiety, for example, are common problems for those experiencing substance abuse. For some, they may have turned to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication to deal with their mental health issues. For others, abusing drugs or alcohol may have…
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Addiction is both a physical and mental disease. As such, it requires treatment from both angles, so individuals struggling with substance use disorder can overcome and heal from abusing drugs or alcohol. You likely already know that psychotherapy is an integral part of recovery. In contrast, few people realize that different therapeutic approaches fall under…
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Addictions come in many forms. While drug and alcohol addiction are more recognized than some others, people can be addicted to anything that triggers the reward pathway in the brain. Whether it’s gambling, food, or sex, an unhealthy dependence can have devastating consequences. So, what is sex addiction, and how can it damage your life?…
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The traditional treatment of substance abuse and addiction often involves many different therapies. One form of therapy that has been proven effective is animal therapy, specifically equine therapy (horses). There are many benefits to equine therapy for those who are struggling with substance abuse issues. When used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches, individuals struggling…
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Eating disorders are the open secret that many know, but very few talk about. A case in point is the anorexia vs. bulimia discussion. Do you know that both conditions have more in common than meets the eye? Most importantly, would you know how to seek help for yourself or a loved one? The first…
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Counselors specializing in addiction treatment are confronted daily with men and women who resemble prisoners. Some hide behind hunched shoulders, averted eyes, and mumbled or evasive answers. By contrast, others vigorously defend, deny, rationalize, and excuse the behavior that brought them here to Sante Center for Healing. Whether they are engaging in flight or fight,…
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Not only are depression and anxiety common issues for those dealing with substance abuse but also they are the most common mental health issues facing everyone. Therefore, when someone is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, it’s not uncommon for depression or anxiety to accompany that disorder. Both anxiety and depression share a lot of…
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