What Are Root Causes Of Addictive Behaviors
Addictive Behaviors Come In All Shapes And Sizes: Why Do We Overdo Addictive behaviors are not all bad. Some of our repeated and obsessive habits can be helpful, like keeping clean if you’re a doctor or chef. But overdoing any behavior, even eating, until you can’t stop is a hallmark of addiction. Addiction requires help […]
How Depression Can Lead To Addiction
Self Medication Is Often Linked To Clinical Depression How depression can lead to addiction is something we’ll explore in this article. Some people may turn to substance use and abuse to cope with the symptoms of their despair. However, using alcohol or medicines to treat depressed symptoms can make someone more likely to become addicted. […]
What Are Mental Health Issues At Every Age
Mental Health Issues Affect People of All Ages Do you know someone who is experiencing mental health issues? A recent WHO report points out that one in eight people today live with a mental health disorder, and suicide is a leading cause of death among young adults. These mental health conditions impact our overall sense […]
What to Expect During PTSD Treatment
PTSD Treatments Are Not One Type Fits All Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a disorder that between 11-20% of veterans and military personnel may experience due to witnessing a traumatic, in-service event. You may not experience symptoms of PTSD for days, weeks, months, or years after witnessing the traumatic event. The first step to […]
5 Steps To Recover From Emotional Abuse
The Impact From Emotional Abuse Is Lasting It hurts when somebody who is supposed to care and provide for you and does the opposite. Emotional abuse damages self-esteem and you quality of life. The damaging effects of emotional abuse are deeper and more painful than you may think. Why is that? Without treatment, it can […]
How To Explain Addiction To Children
Here Are Some Helpful Tips To Explain Addiction To Children When is a good time to explain addiction to children? With holidays all year around you may be anticipating a few family parties that you and your children need to attend. When you have an addiction in the family, whether it is a parent or […]