Many don’t fully understand what it’s like to experience addiction, from developing the illness, to going through withdrawal, to working towards recovery. But it’s important we try our best to achieve a greater understanding, so…
Drugs and Mental Health
While it’s understandable to feel uncertain about taking medication to treat your mental health condition, it’s important to consider doing so as a viable treatment option. Be open with your doctor about your symptoms, so they…
Alcohol consumption can have negative effects on your sleep, which then can lead to problems with mental health. For example, alcohol represses REM sleep, contributes to sleep apnea and snoring, keeps you up, and brings on some crazy dreams. This damage to your…
Addiction doesn’t just change the individual suffering with the disease, but their loved ones—especially their chosen life partner. If your spouse is struggling with addiction, you must choose your actions carefully: it’s easy to confuse helpful and unhelpful interventions. First, don’t try to…
You can help your love ones through addiction recovery by supporting and listening to them, but you must be careful about your own words. The wrong words can easily hurt an addict, even when you…
Addiction is, in fact, a disease of the brain, but many continue to insist that it is not—and doing so only causes sufferers further harm. This stigma surrounding addiction discourages those who suffer with the…
Drugs can provide individuals with temporary relief from pain and suffering, but the long-term consequences are harmful. These negative effects include impairment in everyday functioning, potential legal issues, and overall injury to one’s mental health….
