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Mental health disorder, also called mental illness, refers to a range of mental health issues or conditions that negatively affect an individual’s thinking, behavior, and mood. And although some people are predisposed to mental health problems, the condition can affect anyone, more so after a traumatic experience. The worst part about mental health problems is …
Sugar addiction is a real and serious problem. The vast majority of Americans consume more sugar than they should. While sugar may not be as addictive as drugs or alcohol, it can still lead to cravings, binges, and other difficult-to-control behaviors. However, there are a number of treatment options available for sugar addiction, and the …
Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others (JACS) is a mutual support group targeting Jewish people struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders. In addition to providing support to addicts, JACS also extends its service to family members, more specifically the immediate members who are directly affected by their loved ones’ addiction. Through holding …
According to stats provided by the National Institute on Mental Health, over 20% of US adults experience some form of anxiety. These worrying stats cement anxiety status as one of the most prevalent type sof mental illness in the country. Unfortunately, anxiety also frequently co-occurs with drug and alcohol addiction. Anxiety often manifests as normal …
Drug abuse is a growing plague in New York City. In 2020, 2,243 people died of drug overdoses in the five boroughs. NYC rehab centers face a constant influx of patients in need of drug and alcohol detox and treatment. 5 Rehabs in NYC NYC chapter of the Betty Ford Center – Hazelden Betty Ford …
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a support group targeting people looking to maintain sober, drug-free lives. Like Alcoholics Anonymous, NA follows the 12-step principles of addiction recovery and opens its doors to anyone who desires to take up a drug-free lifestyle. But is Narcotics Anonymous the right support group for your needs? To help you out, …
Drug use rates in the US are soaring annually. In the USA for 2013, 9% of the population were addicted to drugs. 4 years later, in 2017, that number soared to 38% of the entire population. That number is nearing almost half of the United States. Some addicts walk through the revolving door only to …
With drug addiction rates for prescription and illegal drugs soaring across the country, observing a loved one’s behavioral patterns has never been more important. Detecting a drug problem early enough can help you take immediate action, which is crucial in averting a chronic addiction problem. However, determining an addiction right at the onset of substance …
Alcohol use disorder is a serious condition that often starts as a casual, harmless habit. The occasional drink dates then progress into regular binge-drinking sessions before spiraling out of control and transforming into chronic addiction– a condition characterized by severe physical dependence. Before you know it, your loved one, who was once in control of …
