Side Effects of Stimulants on the Body
Stimulants are substances used to increase brain and nervous system functionality, and while they can be medicinally beneficial, higher doses can pose a risk.
Handling Depression as a Factor in Dating
Depression can affect energy, perspective and motivation, which can negatively impact a dating relationship.
How to Overcome Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) happens in the second stage of detoxing from substance abuse, and the best treatments are typically a combination of medication and therapy.
How to Ease Seasonal Depression in Springtime
Seasonal depression isn’t just something that affects people in the winter, it can occur in the spring, too. There are ways to combat this depression, and get you through it.
Steps to Help You Learn From Your Mistakes
When we’re little, we learn by doing things wrong and experiencing the consequences: we pull the cat’s tail and get scratched, we get curious about the oven and get burned and we repeatedly crash land when Dad first takes the training wheels off our bikes. Kids learn quickly that certain techniques work; it’s those techniques Read more about Steps to Help You Learn From Your Mistakes[…]
How Depression and Substance Abuse Are Connected
It’s tough enough being diagnosed with clinical depression or substance abuse on their own, as both can be all-consuming struggles to deal with individually. But being told — or even realizing you have — a dual diagnosis can be just downright, well, depressing. Depression and substance abuse have always been very closely linked; so close, Read more about How Depression and Substance Abuse Are Connected[…]
The Key to Substance Use Recovery Success and How to Get It
The road to substance use recovery can seem dim. It’s fraught with painful withdrawal symptoms, overwhelming cravings and facing a life that has been devastated by drugs and alcohol. Some days, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Due to the intense difficulty of sobriety, it’s essential that Read more about The Key to Substance Use Recovery Success and How to Get It[…]
Your guide to anger and pain management
Everyone experiences anger and discomfort at some point, but it is never a pleasant experience. Perhaps you feel so influenced by these sensations in your daily life that you are rendered incapable of maintaining healthy relationships or a balanced routine. If you or a loved one is struggling with anger or pain management, try these Read more about Your guide to anger and pain management[…]
How Do I Get Out of a Codependent Relationship?
What is a codependent relationship? If you have had the thought that perhaps you or a loved one are involved in a codependent relationship, chances are you first asked the question: “What is a codependent relationship?” Maybe the term has been thrown around in your workplace or at the dinner table one too many times Read more about How Do I Get Out of a Codependent Relationship?[…]
What Can I Expect from Substance Use Aftercare Treatment?
Seeking recovery from substance abuse can be exhausting. According to the American Addiction Centers, alcohol relapse rates are between 20 and 80 percent, even for those who attend treatment. If you’re looking for help to fight your addiction the possibility of relapse might feel defeated, especially if you don’t feel like you have good social Read more about What Can I Expect from Substance Use Aftercare Treatment?[…]