While medical advancements have enabled us to manage, treat and prevent HIV, it still is a massive health crisis, especially among the LGBTQ community. Many of the factors that fuel the spread of HIV among this community are the same ones that make them vulnerable to alcohol and drugs. Here’s a closer look at the problem,…
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Addiction is a disease, not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. If you’ve encountered obstacles with explaining what addiction feels like to family and friends, you’re not alone. Remember that your experiences with addiction are valid. To help explain addiction to a non-addict, use this guide and helpful tips to start the conversation.…
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Detoxing from drugs or alcohol at home may seem like an easy option, but choosing to detox alone comes with severe risks. Substances like opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines and other drugs can cause health complications that require constant monitoring from trained medical professionals. Safety should always be your top priority when it comes to detoxing, and…
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If you have quit drinking alcohol but still struggle with the same behavior patterns as during addiction, you’re not alone. Recovery is a process. HBO’s Addiction Project postulates that addicts only fully recover after four to five years of support after the initial sobriety period. For some addicts, especially those who opt out of follow-up treatment after becoming sober,…
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More than 83% of millennials consider themselves to be in good or excellent health, according to a 2018 study by AmeriSpeak.The millennial generation has a reputation for taking mental health days and doing everything necessary to take care of their mental health. In spite of all this work, studies have shown 35-year-old millennials are experiencing a…
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Children who grow up with one or more addicted parents may not be sure how they can help. Remember, there are several rehabilitation programs that specialize in treating parents with substance abuse disorders. If you are dealing with an addicted parent or parents at home, there is help available. Drug Addicted Parents and Their Effects on Children Regardless…
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The pervasiveness of addiction replacement shows that addiction is a disease, not a bad habit. Addiction replacement, also known as addiction substitution or transfer addiction, refers to an individual in recovery or rehabilitation replacing one addiction with another. This usually occurs when the emotional or psychological need that drove the initial addiction is still present…
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Holidays, anniversaries and other social events can be prime opportunities to drink. A couple of drinks may turn into an excessive amount and can even lead to alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is a condition in which a person consumes a lethal amount of alcohol, usually in a short period of time. A blood alcohol content between…
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When you struggle with addiction, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. This disease can fill you with shame when you’re faced with cravings and the painful effects it has on every aspect of your life. While your experience is unique, it doesn’t mean you’re the only one who’s been caught in the web of…
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An addictive personality refers to a group of personality traits that predispose a person to develop addictions. These addictions can range from excessive shopping or gambling to obsessions with video games or comfort eating, as well as drug or alcohol addictions What Causes an Addictive Personality? One specific personality type does not automatically lead to…
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