Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and other startling symptoms. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about 1.5% of people (4.8 million) will experience schizophrenia in their lifetime. Living with schizophrenia is extremely difficult. Those with the illness face rejection by loved ones, rejection by society, difficulty getting and […]
Eating disorders are a danger to the health and well-being of the individual suffering. That is why it is important to stage an intervention as soon as the problem is identified and to ensure that it is appropriate for the needs of the individual.
What Is Debtors Anonymous? Debting is a process addiction as opposed to a substance addiction. The debtor is not addicted to a substance like alcohol. Rather, the debtor is addicted to accumulating debt. Debtors Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women who are recovering from debting. The only requirement for membership is a
Misuse of The Word Addiction: What Does Addiction Really Mean? People misuse words and phrases constantly. In fact, some people misuse words so much that they no longer know the true meaning of the word they are using over time. People seem to make up their own definitions for the words they use. The word
Living With the Stigma of Depression There are many stigmas in this world and with that brings lots of insecurities in each person that faces them. One of the biggest stigmas is the stigma of depression. People assume that they have all felt sadness and automatically assume that is what depression is. This assumption could
The Dangers of Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs: Can You Get High From Over the Counter Medications? Illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol can sometimes be in short supply. When that happens, many substance abusers will diligently search for a substitute. Sooner or later, most addicts will ask themselves, “Can you get high from over the counter medications?” A
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Pets Relieve Depression and Other Mental Illnesses Depression and mental illness issues are hard to deal with. Most people find it very difficult to dig themselves out of the hole they are buried in, whether it be depression, anxiety, or any other mental illness. Believe it or not, pets relive depression and other mental illnesses.
Managing Emotions in Recovery Will Help You in the Long-run The root of all substance abuse is a desire to avoid emotional and physical pain. Some people get hooked on drugs and alcohol, because they remove preexisting pain. Others, who are not initially in pain, may start using substances as recreation, only to later discover
While there is no sole cause of substance abuse, it is well-documented that some people are genetically predisposed to addiction.
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