Manic episodes can disrupt your life. They can even become dangerous, leading you into impulsive, violent, or self-harming behavior. Here’s how to identify a bipolar manic episode and when to seek bipolar disorder treatment. What Is a Manic Episode? A manic episode is a shorter name for a bipolar manic episode. That’s because mania is […]
Addiction doesn’t just affect the individual; it’s a family disease. Family and loved ones often suffer significantly when an individual is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Moreover, family history of substance abuse and emotional triggers create a complex relationship between an addict and their family members. Over time, families often start falling into roles as […]
Sometimes depression lasts for a brief period and doesn’t cause much impact, but other times, it can stop you from performing essential daily functions. When this happens, it may be time to look at depression recovery centers. What Is a Depression Recovery Center? As the name implies, depression recovery centers are filled with mental health […]
Getting diagnosed with a mental illness is only the start of the journey. Learning how to cope with a mental illness involves learning practical life skills that can help with your relationships, work, social skills, interpersonal skills, and everyday tasks. Here’s an overview of life skills training and how it helps adults with chronic mental […]
Grief and loss can uproot your life, making every day feel hopeless and bleak. In some people, grief can persist or act as a trigger for the onset of mental illness. Here’s a look at the grieving process, types of grief, and mental health challenges that may come. Are you fighting depression after the loss […]
Alcohol or drug detox at home can seem like a good idea at first. Unfortunately, there are many dangers of detoxing from alcohol at home or going through the distress of at-home detox from drugs. In both cases, cold turkey detox at home tends to be extremely ineffective and even dangerous. Being in a top-rated […]
Can you keep hanging around your old friends if you’re trying to stay sober? Do you need some tips for balancing old relationships with your new life? Here are some solutions for you, along with the science behind the social proximity effect and how social factors influence your addiction. Social Influence on Addiction Social influence […]
Addiction is a complicated disease. While an addiction happens as a result of your choices, quitting isn’t as simple as choosing not to be addicted to drugs and alcohol. You need more than willpower because the wiring of your brain changes your response to substances. It becomes harder to resist that drink, that joint, that […]
This article was reviewed for medical accuracy by Dr. Yonah S. Tehrani, MD. Dr. Tehrani received his medical education at Technion University and trained at Rambam Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. While alcohol withdrawal symptoms are often less severe than those for opioids or other drugs, they are still major roadblocks to recovery. When people […]
Encountering the things that trigger you to abuse substances can make staying clean and sober extremely challenging. Yet, by identifying substance abuse triggers, you can come up with strategies to avoid and cope with these triggers. Here’s a guide on how you can identify different triggers and develop a plan for preventing relapse. How Do […]
