Addiction is a significant public health crisis that has robbed millions of Americans of their health and livelihoods, and the anxiety and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated this issue in every state. Misuse of drugs like opioids and stimulants has been on the rise nationwide, causing...
Paranoia is the unfounded feeling that people are watching, judging or otherwise out to get you. For example, you might feel paranoid when you are tired or stressed out, or during occasions when you are uniquely vulnerable, such as walking alone after dark. While paranoia is a hallmark of mental...
If your loved one has accepted that they have a drinking problem, it may take a significant weight off your shoulders when they agree to seek help. However, you’ll also have to reckon with how their behavior has affected you and your relationship so you can begin healing. Recovering from...
For decades, Americans have struggled to overcome significant barriers to treatment. The most common obstacles are stigma, proximity, and cost. In most cases, rehab programs are simply too expensive – insurers would not pay enough to cover the cost of care. Today, New Mexico has finally addressed this problem. Thanks...
Classic narcissists tend to be easy to spot. These people love being the center of attention, believe they deserve special treatment and are happiest when other people praise and admire them. However, someone you know could be a covert narcissist – a person who shares many of the same...
Society tends to stigmatize mental health disorders and addiction as conditions that only affect people who make irresponsible life choices, but the reality is they can affect anyone, regardless of beliefs or backgrounds. Often, these chronic illnesses become so intertwined it can be challenging to determine which came first. When...
If you have a heavy drinking habit, you likely already know it can endanger your health and well-being in a host of ways. However, the Catch-22 for many alcohol abusers is that trying to quit can also be risky because the sudden absence of alcohol causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms,...
Heroin is a potent opioid that can be highly addictive and dangerous. This drug binds to opioid receptors in the brain, causing a euphoric feeling. After the initial rush of taking heroin, users may feel drowsy and disoriented and experience side effects like itchiness, dry mouth, nausea and a...
The holiday season is supposed to be a bright spot at the end of the year, but for many people, the holidays bring unwelcome negativity like feelings of depression, anxiety and loneliness. In one recent study, nearly 40% of adults said they had no plans to travel for Thanksgiving,...
For many people, the holiday season is a time to enjoy favorite traditions and spend time with family and friends. However, the holidays can also bring stress and anxiety that prevent you from looking forward to everything this time of year has to offer. If you find yourself dreading...
Life doesn’t come with any guidebooks, maps or directions. No matter how diligently you plan, you’ll eventually encounter a situation you never anticipated, like a severe illness or the loss of a loved one. A quality called psychological resilience makes it possible to adapt in the face of these...
Addiction doesn’t only affect the person who has fallen prey to this insidious disease – it also leaves a lasting impact on everyone around them. The same goes for the recovery process. Because substance use disorders are lifelong, chronic illnesses, there is no cure, even for people who enter...
Physical and mental health are inextricably intertwined in ways researchers are still only beginning to understand. However, one thing we know for certain is that taking steps to improve your physical health can make you more mentally resilient, and vice versa. For example, according to the Centers for Disease...
Quitting any drug after prolonged use can be challenging, especially if you’ve made it a habit. Once you start relying on marijuana as a coping mechanism to help you relax or face life’s daily stressors and challenges, you may encounter unpleasant, unexpected withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop...
No matter how much progress you make in your recovery, there will likely be times when you feel like you’re taking three steps backward for every one you take forward. These ups and downs are typical, but if you don’t proactively shake things up, you could leave yourself vulnerable...
While many of us have indulged in harmless superstitions like knocking on wood or avoiding stepping on sidewalk cracks, most people don’t impart genuine or serious meaning to them. However, for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, rituals like these take on outsized importance and may begin to take over their...
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