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If you are struggling with a condition like anxiety, depression or PTSD, you aren’t alone – mental health concerns affect millions of Americans every year. This Mental Health Month, understanding
Despite what we know about the risks of drinking, smoking and drug use during pregnancy, maternal drug use still happens when women continue abusing these substances or developing new substance
While ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is commonly associated with schoolchildren, over 4 percent of U.S. adults have the same problem. Most of them have had it all their lives—whether or not
When stress sharpens your focus or motivates you to work harder, it can be beneficial. However, stress has proven to bring a range of adverse health effects, from muscle tension
Do you have medications in your house that were prescribed ages ago, but for some reason never used up? That could mean tragedy waiting to happen. The Dangers of Unused
For many people, alcohol is just another beverage. Unfortunately, the very fact that it’s widely consumed contributes to the widespread fallacy that says alcohol use disorder happens only to the
Are you worried about intense anger or irritability during bipolar episodes? At Beach House Center for Recovery, we know how overwhelming this can feel. We offer expert, compassionate care to
Sleep Awareness Week (March 13–19 in 2022) is always scheduled by the National Sleep Foundation to coincide with the first week of Daylight Saving Time—not least because, according to medical
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you may have insomnia – a common health issue that can have multiple cognitive and physical effects. People with insomnia may
If there’s anything worse than being addicted to drugs or having a severe mental illness, it’s being addicted to drugs and having a severe mental illness. And they do often
Many people rely on prescription or over-the-counter medicines to stay healthy. Yet, some medications, taken for conditions as different as depression, thyroid disorders, or birth control, can trigger or worsen
As we move through life, our experiences mark us in various ways – and unfortunately, not all of them are pleasant. The lingering pain from some memories is called emotional
If you are over-reliant on alcohol or drugs in your daily life, you will eventually experience negative consequences that could include hurting yourself or others, losing friendships or compromising your
Having an addicted loved one can be heartbreaking and frightening. Routinely dealing with the fallout of their unpredictable or unethical behavior may also leave you desperately searching for solutions. While
All 50 U.S. states have strict laws and harsh consequences associated with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you get caught driving while intoxicated in Florida, you
It’s no secret that one danger of buying drugs on the street is that there’s no quality control. Especially with white-powder drugs that resemble a thousand other substances, it’s common
People with “functional” substance use disorders often fear losing their jobs if they admit to needing help—an unnecessary concern, since federal law recognizes addiction as a serious health condition for
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the United States. It’s readily available and culturally acceptable. Unfortunately, its prevalence puts specific people at risk of developing substance use disorders
Over 17 million Americans with diagnosable mental illnesses also have substance use disorders. This article looks at one such “dual diagnosis” combination: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol addiction. What Is
Though some people may dismiss your anxious thoughts by saying things like “Stop being such a worrywart,” anxiety is a diagnosable mental health disorder that causes heightened levels of fear.
In an effort to manage drug distribution and establish consequences for selling or using them illegally, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration created a system to classify various controlled substances and
Mental illnesses are a leading cause of disability worldwide and severely impact people’s overall health and quality of life. Among the millions of people who struggle with conditions such as
Barbiturates are a family of sedative-hypnotic drugs developed to treat sleep problems, seizures, and anxiety disorders. Routinely prescribed two or three generations ago, medical barbiturates have now been largely replaced
Long-term, heavy drinking causes a constellation of physical and mental health issues, including organ and tissue damage, a weakened immune system and malnutrition. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, also known as “wet brain,”
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by a terrifying or intensely stressful event, causing intrusive thoughts and feelings of being constantly on edge. In extreme cases, even
