Drugs and Mental Health – Counseling and Life Coaching – Find a Counselor https://twx.atlantacounseling.com Client-Centric Counseling and Life Coaching Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:34:33 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.5 Study says early cannabis use in teens can have negative effects on their cognitive functioning https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/early-cannabis-use-teens-can-have-negative-effects/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/early-cannabis-use-teens-can-have-negative-effects/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:59:23 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=122738 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/early-cannabis-use-teens-can-have-negative-effects/feed/ 1 MDMA could strengthen the bond between patient and therapist, thereby improving therapy as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ecstasy-could-strengthen-the-bond-between-patient-and-therapist/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ecstasy-could-strengthen-the-bond-between-patient-and-therapist/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:17:00 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=96444 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ecstasy-could-strengthen-the-bond-between-patient-and-therapist/feed/ 0 Lung injuries from vaping likely due to toxic chemical fumes, according to Mayo Clinic researchers https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/lung-injuries-from-vaping-likely-due-to-toxic-chemical-fumes/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/lung-injuries-from-vaping-likely-due-to-toxic-chemical-fumes/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:33:35 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=89724 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/lung-injuries-from-vaping-likely-due-to-toxic-chemical-fumes/feed/ 0 3 keys to strengthening recovery from drugs and alcohol for relapse prevention https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/3-keys-to-strengthening-recovery/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/3-keys-to-strengthening-recovery/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:55:22 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=85730 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/3-keys-to-strengthening-recovery/feed/ 0 Cannabis use among older people is increasing faster than any other group, but many are hesitant to talk to their doctors about medical marijuana https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/older-people-hesitant-about-discussing-medical-marijuana/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/older-people-hesitant-about-discussing-medical-marijuana/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:56:08 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=82616 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/older-people-hesitant-about-discussing-medical-marijuana/feed/ 0 Older individuals are hesitant to talk to healthcare providers about medical marijuana (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/older-individuals-are-hesitant-to-talk-to-healthcare-providers-about-medical-marijuana/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/older-individuals-are-hesitant-to-talk-to-healthcare-providers-about-medical-marijuana/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:18:33 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=82592 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/older-individuals-are-hesitant-to-talk-to-healthcare-providers-about-medical-marijuana/feed/ 0 Marijuana use during pregnancy can create problems for baby (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/marijuana-use-during-pregnancy-can-create-problems-for-baby/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/marijuana-use-during-pregnancy-can-create-problems-for-baby/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:28:20 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80656 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/marijuana-use-during-pregnancy-can-create-problems-for-baby/feed/ 0 Depression, suicidal ideation, drug use, and alcohol abuse are increasing among US adults entering midlife https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depression-suicidal-ideation-drug-use-and-alcohol-abuse-midlife/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depression-suicidal-ideation-drug-use-and-alcohol-abuse-midlife/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:46:48 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80354 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depression-suicidal-ideation-drug-use-and-alcohol-abuse-midlife/feed/ 0 Depression and anxiety no match for fast-acting psychedelic drug! (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depression-and-anxiety-psychedelic-drug/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depression-and-anxiety-psychedelic-drug/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:25:45 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80293 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depression-and-anxiety-psychedelic-drug/feed/ 0 Researchers say a psychedelic drug could improve treatment for depression and anxiety, due to its fast action and short duration https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychedelic-drug-improve-depression-anxiety/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychedelic-drug-improve-depression-anxiety/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:14:56 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=79370 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychedelic-drug-improve-depression-anxiety/feed/ 0 Drugs and alcohol can cause and feed troubling mental illnesses like anxiety by interacting with other chemicals in our body https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/drugs-alcohol-cause-feed-mental-illness-anxiety/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/drugs-alcohol-cause-feed-mental-illness-anxiety/#respond Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:59:32 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73152 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/drugs-alcohol-cause-feed-mental-illness-anxiety/feed/ 0 Alcohol and drugs may seem like the easy solution, but they aren’t. 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Here’s a clear picture of what it’s like to experience addiction, to go through withdrawal, and to work toward sobriety https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/experience-addiction-withdrawal-sobriety/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/experience-addiction-withdrawal-sobriety/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:38:31 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73123 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/experience-addiction-withdrawal-sobriety/feed/ 5 Many individuals are wary to treat their mental illnesses with medication, but the benefits typically outweigh the costs https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-illness-depression-anxiety-medication/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-illness-depression-anxiety-medication/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:18:54 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73116 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-illness-depression-anxiety-medication/feed/ 1 What’s the relationship between alcohol consumption and sleep deprivation? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/alcohol-consumption-sleep-deprivation/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/alcohol-consumption-sleep-deprivation/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:02:04 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73094 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/alcohol-consumption-sleep-deprivation/feed/ 1 Am I enabling my spouse’s drug addiction? Here’s what you can do to stop facilitating your partner’s dependence on drugs and start putting yourself first https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/enabling-spouses-addiction-stop-dependence-drugs/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/enabling-spouses-addiction-stop-dependence-drugs/#respond Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:42:34 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73091 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/enabling-spouses-addiction-stop-dependence-drugs/feed/ 0 In order to help someone going through addiction recovery, show that you care by engaging in meaningful conversations and know what not to say https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-addiction-recovery-meaningful-conversations/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-addiction-recovery-meaningful-conversations/#respond Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:49:13 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73028 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-addiction-recovery-meaningful-conversations/feed/ 0 Addiction is a disease, as well as a societal and medical issue that needs addressing. 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