A powerful motivation that draws people to drugs like heroin is an underlying mental health condition. While everyone experiences anxiety or stress occasionally, anxiety disorders make it difficult to deal with daily life without persistent feelings of fear or dread. To cope, some people experiment with illicit substances. Heroin may seem to offer relief from anxiety…
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Have you ever felt so stressed or worried that you couldn’t fall asleep at night? Maybe you laid in bed, unable to turn off your thoughts, feeling your heart pound in your chest. If this sounds familiar, you may know what it’s like to have an anxiety attack. Anxiety attacks can be extremely uncomfortable and…
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Many people know substance use disorders have adverse medical and psychological side effects. However, substance use can also influence your physical appearance — and that’s what other people notice first. Because illicit drug use has an impact on the brain and body, your physical appearance can show the impacts over time. From your teeth to your…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of daily living and has brought difficult challenges that many are still adjusting to. The effects of COVID-19 can cause many negative feelings, including stress, fear, isolation and sadness. Countless people have experienced increased stress or reported negative mental health as a result of the challenging pandemic. Safety…
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Deciding to enter an addiction recovery program is courageous because it’s about more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs, and that requires effort. Whether you are contemplating this decision or it’s already been made, you should be proud of yourself for taking…
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Intravenous (IV) drug use can cause many adverse effects on health and long-lasting medical complications. When germs are on the skin or the needle, they can be introduced into the bloodstream. That risk factor means IV drug use comes with various health dangers. Learn more about the possible infections and complications associated with IV drug misuse…
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Self-medicating with a prescription or over-the-counter medication or other substances can be dangerous. Before taking any medication, it is always best to talk to a medical professional and ensure that the drug is right for you. In some cases, the effects of self-medicating can lead to a dependence on the substance. In the most severe…
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The upheaval of life due to the pandemic has profoundly affected everyone you know coping with quarantine, especially loved ones with substance addiction. Have you witnessed a friend who was at risk for alcohol addiction lose their job because of the pandemic, or perhaps watched a family member living a life of sobriety suddenly have…
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Everyone faces periods of uncertainty or unease in their life. Often, this can awaken feelings of anxiety. For most people, this natural stress response is temporary and will dissipate on its own. However, if you live with an anxiety disorder, these feelings can be strong enough to interfere with your personal or professional life. Being…
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Recovering from a substance use disorder requires structure, self-care and sound mental health. All of these things can be disrupted with work-from-home structures and social distancing. Staying sober while working from home takes even more vigilance and effort than it normally would. You can use many different strategies to help you stay on track while working…
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