Men make the worst patients from an analytical standpoint. They typically won’t see the doctor unless they are feeling physical pain and are not willing to discuss their emotions. That is what makes it so hard to diagnose depression in men. Men and women both experience depression, but the symptoms for both are widely different. …
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Anxiety is a major and unfortunately very common disruptor of everyday life. When anxiousness is the result of a real or impending problem, it can trigger necessary actions for mitigating damages and avoiding harm. However, constant feelings of worry can make it difficult to enjoy the people around you and any activity you engage in. …
One of the biggest challenges of rehab is that all the feelings and memories that were banished by the abusive substances come back and demand attention. Talk therapy can help as you come out of detox, but eventually, you can get really tired of talking. Creative therapies are a way to share your story with …
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Addiction treatment is unknown to those who have not experienced or know of someone who has. Therefore, a significant degree of misinformation or myths is spread about such experiences. Our treatment center invites those considering entering into a drug rehabilitation program or other interested parties to read on to learn seven of the top myths …
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Becoming bored is one of the worst things to happen while you are in recovery. While you are in a treatment center, you will be considered to be in “early recovery.” This is the time that you will be learning how to manage your addictions and how to function in the outside world. You may …
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Research conducted by the National Institute of Drug Abuse estimates about 50% of drug addicts who had previously sought treatment relapse. The high occurrence of drug relapse comes as no surprise. By definition, drug addiction is a disorder in which individuals cannot restrict themselves from the urge to use or abuse drugs. The drug users …
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You’re probably feeling pretty great about your decision to enter into rehab. After all, it has likely been a terrible struggle for you, especially if you have been dealing with substance abuse issues for many years now. It’s time to take care of your mental and physical health, and you know that rehab is the …
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Are there non-addictive pain medications that are as effective as opiates? The short answer to that question is no, not yet. Not in a general sense, anyhow. However, not everyone is the same and not everyone has the same kind of pain. For example, neuropathy, or nerve pain, may respond just as well, or even …
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How does the government decide what substances to ban and control? Well, it’s supposed to control substances which may pose a threat to public health and safety, but it doesn’t really do this very well. Alcohol is one of the most addictive, deadly and damaging drugs of all. However, aside from a very few dry …
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Why do you need people around to keep you safe through withdrawal if you’re prone to depression? Because withdrawal is tough. You probably will not feel like socializing much, but being alone during the withdrawal process isn’t a good idea. This is especially true if you are already prone to depression and have had problems …