Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is often associated with teens and children. But it is an issue that also affects over 10 million adults in the United States. Learning how to deal with ADHD is not easy, though it is possible. Addressing your ADHD may involve professional treatment. Yet outside of that, there are numerous things…
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Understanding the Risks of Crack Cocaine Binges Geeking refers to an intense binge session of crack cocaine use, often seen in individuals who are new to the drug and quickly lose control over their consumption. During a geeking episode, a person may consume large quantities of crack cocaine over a short period, ignoring the severe…
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Xanax is a common, brand-name prescription medication. It is classified as a benzodiazepine or benzo and is prescribed as an anti-anxiety medication. Xanax is powerful, which in turn makes it addictive when it is misused. Typically, a Xanax addiction builds over time. This can make it harder to recognize Xanax addiction signs as they may…
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Drug addiction caused by prescription drugs is prevalent in American society, with multiple factors contributing to this problem. Despite the high number of addiction cases, the topic is not widely discussed and has some secrecy surrounding it. Unlike other aspects of healthcare, the world of addiction treatment is vague to most people. The signs of…
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Opioid addiction has various impacts on a person’s life. From finances, health, and relationships to work and career, these effects are far-reaching. Opioids are one of the most common types of substance abuse today. An addiction to opioids can involve substances from prescription painkillers to heroin to fentanyl. Any kind of addiction is serious and…
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Marijuana use has grown increasingly accepted in American culture. Both socially and legally, there has been a shift towards accepting recreational marijuana use, evidenced by the legalization of it in many states. Regardless of someone’s political inclinations, something that is often left out of discussions about marijuana is the concept of addiction. It’s often missing…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition following a traumatic experience. PTSD is a complex condition to manage for both the person with the issue and their loved ones. Learning how to help someone with PTSD is an integral part of supporting someone you care about. You are not there to solve…
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD for short, is a type of mental health disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are invasive thought patterns. The compulsions are the behaviors a person engages in to alleviate the distress they feel due to the obsessions. It’s an unfortunately common joke in society that people who are particular, detail-oriented,…
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Opioid addiction remains a serious issue. It is estimated that over 2 million people suffer from opioid addiction in the United States alone. California is not immune to this epidemic. California experiences some of the highest rates of opioid prescriptions in the nation. Overdose deaths connected to opioid addiction are not going down in Orange…
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DBT is a common acronym in the mental health and substance misuse treatment world. What does DBT stand for? The abbreviation means dialectical behavior therapy, which focuses on how individuals interact with their environment and others. Dialectical behavior therapy is a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that combines traditional talk therapy techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies.…
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