The teenage years and drug use are synonymous with one another. Whether a teenager wants to experiment with a drug or use it to help cope with something that is bothering them, drug use among this group of young individuals happens all the time. And while there are millions of teenagers who do not get … Continued
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For decades, addiction has not been viewed for the disease it is, but instead as a poor choice made by someone with questionable character. Countless people who have experienced addiction firsthand have suffered from the stigma of it being a choice. That stigma still exists despite addiction being scientifically proven as a disease. Many of … Continued
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Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease of the brain. When the brain is repeatedly exposed to a substance, nerve cells in the prefrontal cortex work to send out two signals — that the user likes the substance and that the user wants the substance. As the use continues, behaviors associated with those signals form. This … Continued
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There are few diseases that are as pervasive and insidious as addiction. When someone is addicted to drugs, every single portion of his or her life is affected. The lives of those around him are her are also impacted in several ways. As long as a drug addiction is active, there is no evading the … Continued
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Alcohol is a substance that is widely accepted throughout the entire world. Unfortunately, there are millions of people in the United States alone who struggle with alcohol use disorder. When alcohol use disorder is occurring, the brain becomes “rewired” to both crave alcohol and require it in order for the body to function. This is … Continued
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When you are in the thick of your substance abuse, the very thought of never using again can be fear-inducing. Even if you do not want to keep using, thinking about what your body and mind may go through when you stop drinking or doing drugs can cause you to be apprehensive, to say the … Continued
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Addiction can be one of the most difficult situations that can occur within a marriage. Living with an addicted spouse can create stress, despair, anxiety, and unhappiness, amongst many other things. Countless couples who experience addiction within their marriage end up getting divorced because of it. In fact, substance abuse is the 6th leading cause … Continued
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Today, mental illness is at an all-time high across the United States. It has become so pervasive that in 2018, 1 in 5 American adults experienced a mental illness. This represents 47.6 million people or 19.1% of the population. The most common mental illnesses impacting Americans are anxiety disorders, which include generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic … Continued
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Habits are common, as people tend to have many of them. Some habits are good, such as maintaining good dental hygiene and drinking lots of water, while some habits are bad. Biting nails, ignoring the alarm clock, and smoking are all bad habits. In most cases, bad habits are nothing that requires any sort of … Continued
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Q: What is fentanyl? A: Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid medication that is most commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain. This medication is often included in the treatment of those suffering from complications related to cancer and chronic severe pain, as well as for other medical purposes such as epidurals, to treat pain … Continued
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