Physical dependence, or addiction, happens when an individual needs one or more drugs to function in everyday life. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) used to differentiate between abuse and dependence. Experts considered abuse to be the early phase of drug use that led to physical dependence. Many people view dependency as a more severe problem…
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Adderall and Ritalin are both stimulants commonly used in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health conditions that hamper focus. While both medications have proven to be very effective in helping individuals with ADHD and anxiety disorders, they have been misused and abuse by those who don’t require the medication. Repeated use…
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Pick a psychological condition that gets treated like an everyday problem, and you are bound to come up with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). People claim they have OCD if they like their clothing folded a certain way, don’t like their foods to touch on a plate, and many other everyday reasons. But the exact psychological condition…
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Over the last few decades, certain mental health issues have become more prominent in the public’s consciousness. More people are aware of these conditions or are themselves diagnosed with them. Medical professionals now know that depressive and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concerns facing people. These disorders affect millions every year, but…
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The first year of recovery and life after addiction can be hard to manage. There are triggers everywhere, and applying the skills you learned during your time in rehab isn’t always that easy. It’s possible to discover a void from a past life. Whether the void is low self-esteem, avoiding bad feelings, or past experiences,…
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Arguably one of the most severe mental health disorders, schizophrenia alters how a person understands reality and the world around them. It can throw an individual into significant distress. Yet, medical and mental health professionals now have more treatments and options for those dealing with the disease than ever before. When someone has schizophrenia, it…
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If you’re struggling with addiction, you know how hard it is to stop. Addiction is a disease that requires professional support to heal and recover from. Just choosing to get treatment is a big, difficult step. You may start looking up Bellaire, TX drug rehab centers to see what your options are. You’ll want to…
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Dealing with anxiety is difficult. But having to deal with anxiety and depression at the same time can be even more challenging and complex. When substance use disorder, addiction to drugs or alcohol, is added to the mix, healing from any of the conditions can be daunting. Many people with anxiety or depression self-medicate with…
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Disordered eating is a mental health issue that has very substantial medical effects on the body. Healing from disordered eating requires both physical treatment and mental health support. Finding a binge disordered eating treatment program can be daunting. Few people understand what’s involved in treatment or what kind of programs are available. This makes it…
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With so many generic and brand-name drugs out there, it’s hard to keep them all straight. Many consumers aren’t even aware of the generic drugs that the brands contain. Two of them that most people don’t know the difference between are etizolam vs. Xanax. One of these drugs is a brand, while the other is…
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