There are millions of people who live with anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. In many cases, the person is later diagnosed with some form of PTSD. Unfortunately, some people will abuse drugs and alcohol as a way of coping with their trauma. This is unhealthy and dangerous.If you are dealing with trauma it is important…
Substance Abuse counseling is done by mental health professionals who help patients struggling with addictions. The main responsibility is to work with families and individuals to treat both mental and emotional disorders. They treat emotional conditions like depression, addiction, substance abuse, suicidal impulse, stress and the overall problem with self-esteem. Depending upon the treatment needed…
While you can’t ever guarantee that something you do is going to prevent someone else from developing a substance use disorder or addiction, it is still important to try to help all you can with this. October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and it is a great time to help yourself and others prevent…
Drug abuse is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and differences in the brain, which can be long-lasting. The path to drug abuse begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs. But over time, a person’s ability to judge not to do so becomes compound. Seeking…
Ask Joe: Should I search my adolescent’s room? Ask Joe: Q: Should I searchmy adolescent’s room? A: You bet. Not only should you search their room, but you should have no qualmsabout it. If you suspect he or she (a minor) might be using drugs oralcohol or be engaged in any other illegal activity, then…
Heroin is found in various forms. Before learning more about what this drug looks like, our team would like to go over a few things with you. For one thing, heroin addiction can impact anyone, so don’t let the thought of a stereotypical addict color your opinion. Secondly, if you suspect someone is using heroin…
As per the latest report by Global status, “India’s per capita alcohol consumption has increased rapidly between 2005 (2.4 liters) and 2016 (5.7 liters).” A new report disclosed that “by 2025, South East Asia is expected to have the highest increase in total alcohol per capita consumption with an increase of 2.2 liters in India”….
Recovery Thought:#100 I’m Left-Handed.I’m also an alcoholic.~Joe Herzanek I’m left-handed.Apparently I was born this way. No one knows for sure why a person is left-handed (Google it and you’ll come up with dozens of theories). No one asked me if I wanted to be a lefthander in a righthander’s world. About 10% of the population…
PTSD And Alcohol Abuse Are Connected Those with Post Traumatic Stress disorder have an increased likelihood of having an alcohol abuse disorder. Up to 40 percent of people who have PTSD likely abuse alcohol as well. When not treated properly, those who have PTSD can use alcohol and other drugs to “self medicate”. This means…
Illicit drug use is a complex neurological infection that requires incorporated treatment of the psyche, body, and soul. It is viewed as a mental sickness since medications change the cerebrum — they change its structure and how it functions. Compulsion is ceaseless, it is dynamic, and whenever left untreated, it very well may be deadly….
