People speak about the mental health issues surrounding addiction with delicacy, deference, and perhaps a little bit of cowardice. Mental health isn't just an issue, it's the only issue. A person can lose both legs below the knee, and if they're okay with it, then...
A family disease It is no secret that addictive patterned behavior affects overall family unity, family finances, physical health, and mental wellbeing, and often leaves in its wake a general state of chaos and dysfunction. When addiction exists within a family system, no one is left...
Every case of addition is unique, with specific personal needs that should be approached accordingly for best results. Here, we will discuss the various strengths, weaknesses, and best case applications for inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment and addiction rehabilitation. For the best chance at a full...
Some estimates report that globally, more than 70% of people with mental illness do not receive treatment. While there are a number of factors believed to be responsible for this phenomenon, this article aims to explore an individual’s responsibility to seek treatment, and the barriers...
Benzodiazepines and the brain Ativan, otherwise known as Lorazepam, belongs to a class of drugs called Benzodiazepines. They are commonly prescribed in the treatment of anxiety, seizure disorder and as muscle relaxants. Benzodiazepines function as central nervous system depressants that work by decreasing the firing of...
First, the Facts Alcohol-- the legal drug-- remains one of the easiest substances to fall prey to, and one of the most difficult drugs to quit. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 15.1 million adults ages 18 and older have...