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Substance Abuse, Addiction and Alcoholism

Addiction and alcoholism are not moral issues. They are defined as chronic, progressive, and ultimately fatal diseases by the American Medical Association. Do we fault a diabetic for being diabetic, or a cancer patient for having cancer? Obviously not. Then why should alcoholism and drug addiction be viewed differently? The answer is simple. They shouldn't...! Addiction and Alcoholism Addiction takes many forms, but has some unique features regardless of the substance or behavior of choice. It is characterized by a compulsive craving or desire for the substance, impulsive behaviors, and continued use and abuse despite negative social, physical, and emotional consequences. Addiction means, most simply, a repetitive compulsion to ingest a particular substance or engage in a particular activity that results in pleasant feeling or “high” in the short-term, but which has harmful long-term consequences to a person’s health, mental state or lifestyle. Like many other chronic diseases, add

Antidepressants: Types, Uses, Withdrawal, Side Effects, Patient Teaching

Antidepressants When an individual suffers from depression , mental health professionals often suggest antidepressants or depression medications to relieve the symptoms. However, it should be taken into consideration that depression medications are advised only for a limited period of time and do not treat the problem from the root cause. In addition to its inability of treating the underlying problem, it also causes side effects and health threats. For all such reasons having profound and qualitative knowledge about antidepressants is very important to weigh the benefits in contrast to the risks it can cause you. The success rate of antidepressants Researches have shown that in acute state of depression, antidepressants work efficiently to reduce the symptoms. However, till date, we do not have antidepressants for all kinds of patients. The known medications have worked only on a limited number of people which comes out to be less than 50 percent of the total count of depression pati

Overcoming Procrastination: 10 Proven Tips and Strategies

Overcoming Procrastination It isn’t easy to find the energy to get stuff done, when you would rather sit on the couch and watch TV or scroll on your mobile phone. But unless you live in a world where calling in sick to work, not handing in term papers, and waking up at noon have no consequences, it’s something you must overcome. If you are not a procrastinator, then this article isn’t for you… go find something productive to do. The rest of us need a litany of motivational boosters that can get us off the couch and into gear. When passion, habits, and a productive environment have failed you, it’s time to look elsewhere. Here is a short list of 10 proven tips that you can use to get leverage on your procrastination. Tips for Overcoming Procrastination 1. Focus… and Focus on Right Now Focus on the things to be done. Asking “why am I doing this” often help focus your efforts and tasks. And, don’t live in the past on what you accomplished yesterday and don’t worry about what you nee

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How to Deal With the Depression: Basics and Beyond

How to Deal With the Depression It is common to feel sad or blue when dealing with a specific stress, trauma, or a challenging situation, but depression is a much deeper issue. Even when symptoms are minor, this condition is serious. Unfortunately, many people have committed suicide or even homicide because of not getting the care needed. In this article we tried to provide all the required information so you can learn about the truths of mental depression and discover how to deal with the depression . Of all mental health conditions that people face, depression is among those suffered the most, affecting the lives of millions of people all over the world. In fact, globally, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression. ( ref.: WHO Fact sheets on Depression ). And, since the pandemic, percentage of people experiencing depression (and anxiety) symptoms had a manifold rise. Depression affects not only the mind and behaviors, but also physical health, performance, and

How to Stop Overthinking | How to Stop Thinking Too Much

Overthinking Overthinking is “thinking about something too much or for too long”. In simple words, When you think too much it is called Overthinking. Overthinking is a mental process that revolves around the idea of ruminating, going over something in your head over and over again, replaying it in your mind, and eventually feeling overwhelmed by it. When we are overthinking we are not able to think the right thing at the right time. Overthinking is the act of spending time dwelling on problem instead of the solution. This could cause us to think about it too long and over-analyze a problem. It is a good way to avoid a problem but also a bad way to solve a problem because you will spend way too much time to solve a problem that is not worth solving. How to recognize overthinking ? The person is experiencing difficulty concentrating because they are thinking too much. The person is unable to do anything else but think about the problem because they keep thinking about it. Also, it is a

Relaxation Techniques: Natural Remedies for Anxiety, Stress, Panic

Relaxation Techniques Some amount of stress and anxiety is actually healthy because it can help you focus and sharpen your mind, but when it becomes overwhelming, it then produces debilitating effects on both the mind and the body. There are many simple natural remedies (yes, in addition to medication treatment and psychotherapy) that anyone can follow or practice to reduce anxiety and stress . These include relaxation techniques , which require little effort and can be used at any time. Relaxation techniques induce a natural, physiological response to stress, a reaction when one does not know it is happening. Relaxation is defined as a psychophysical state in which a person feels free from stress and tension. Achieving a state of relaxation means gaining the ability to control the level of physical activation in order to produce a state that is ready for freedom from tension. When stress and anxiety affect the body's normal functioning, relaxation can be a helpful way to regain p