When you experience the loss of a loved one, grief is the natural response to such an event. But what is complicated grief? What causes it? What is the difference between the two? Experiencing the feelings of hurt and sadness that usually accompany grief can be a difficult thing to do. When those feelings don’t …
The physical effects of long-term alcohol abuse can be extremely harmful and detrimental to everyday life. Both social drinkers and those who suffer from alcoholism can feel both the long-term and short-term effects alcohol abuse can have on the body. These effects can lead to extreme physical impairments or even death if not treated. Nevertheless, …
Long-term meth addiction can be very difficult to overcome, and begin living a normal life. It is commonly asked if outpatient treatment for meth addiction is beneficial. Long-term recovery is possible with proper treatment and therapy, especially outpatient treatment. Having the care of addiction professionals to guide you through the problems life throws at you …
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Self-harm and addiction can sometimes coexist within the same individual. How does this happen? Well, considering that both of these conditions are nondiscriminatory and they can afflict anyone at any point in their life, they are often used as coping mechanisms in order to deal with whatever pain or internal struggles that may be going …
The brain is affected by drug abuse of any kind. Heroin is no different. How does heroin affect the brain? Using heroin changes the brain chemistry and when that chemical make up is altered, it can be difficult to rewire the brain back to normal functionality once the drug is removed from the system. Why …
The bipolar disorder symptoms are defined as having specific episodes of mood changes that are on polar opposites of the spectrum. Elevated mood, or a manic state, and depression. The term “bipolar” is used so often in society, that the actual medical definition of bipolar disorder is often misconstrued, leading to confusion and uncertainty with …
Treatment for mental health disorders and addiction can occur at many levels. Most people understand the general difference between inpatient and outpatient care. But the distinctions don’t stop there. Outpatient treatment is also divided into multiple levels, including outpatient programs (OPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Learning about the features and benefits of the OP …
Methamphetamine abuse can cause considerable physical and mental harm. The negative effects of chronic meth abuse can include hallucinations and delusions. These two effects are also symptoms of schizophrenia and certain other mental health disorders. If meth can cause symptoms that are also characteristic of schizophrenia, does this mean that meth can trigger schizophrenia? What …
You often feel nervous or afraid for no apparent reason. You’ve begun to have frequent headaches and stomach aches. And it’s become more difficult for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. These can be warning signs of generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD. Untreated GAD can undermine your ability to enjoy a full and satisfying …
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If you are familiar with the 12-Step recovery model, you know that step four requires people to make a “searching and fearless moral inventory.” Many people also use the term personal inventory when discussing this step. If you haven’t completed this step yet, you may have questions. What is a personal inventory? How do I …
