Declaring your independence from alcohol is a significant life milestone that brings many benefits. You may be aware of some of the things you can expect to experience when you stop drinking, but other advantages are less immediately obvious. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Strengthen Your Immune System Many...
Cyclothymia is a form of bipolar disorder with milder symptoms. The low and high mood swings never reach the severity or duration of major depressive or manic episodes. Because of this, cyclothymia can be challenging to diagnose, and it can persist undetected and unaddressed for years. What Is Hypomania? Hypomania refers...
Since medical marijuana has been legal in California since 1996, many people living here believe it is a safe and even beneficial substance. However, any mind-altering drug can have adverse effects, especially if you start relying on cannabis to escape unwanted emotions. The higher-potency strains sold in dispensaries can...
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that has caused an alarming increase in the nationwide overdose rate. Because it is easier to come by than chemically similar substances like heroin and morphine, it’s leading the current wave of the opioid epidemic. Black-market fentanyl is also highly addictive, and a...
Most people are aware that drinking can cause long-term health problems, including organ and tissue damage, mental health disorders and malnutrition. However, you may not have realized that alcohol use can increase your chances of receiving a diagnosis of a severe illness in the future. Types of Cancer Associated With...
Delusions are firm beliefs in impractical or impossible things. There is little to no connection between delusional ideas and reality, and almost everyone else can see these beliefs are false. In some cases, people with delusions might become so caught up in their fantasies that the preoccupation disrupts their...
Depression can take many forms, and it’s not always debilitating. Some people develop a less severe degree of depression that allows them to continue behaving mostly normally at home, work or when spending time with friends. Outwardly, a person with high-functioning depression may seem as if they are keeping...
Methamphetamines are a highly addictive human-made stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Meth creates a powerful high that causes people to get hooked soon after their first use, seeking increasingly larger doses to achieve the same euphoria every time. Meth’s recent resurgence has taken a toll on millions of...
Veterans encounter challenges and stressors that would be unimaginable for the average civilian. In the line of duty, they may undergo extremely stressful situations that leave them traumatized, such as sexual assault and serving in combat. As a result, military veterans are more likely to experience mental and behavioral...
While humans are creatures of habit, not all the habits we develop are healthy. However, if you have ever tried to change long-held behavioral patterns, you know how challenging it can be – especially when you aren’t fully committed to doing so. That’s what makes an individual counseling technique...
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