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The Alarming Effects of Mental Health on Addiction
How does mental health affect addiction? More often than not, addiction comes hand in hand with mental illness. Either you have turned to substance abuse as a coping mechanism for pre-existing mental...
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Addiction treatment and support during the pandemic
What addiction support is available during the pandemic? The Coronavirus pandemic has completely changed our lives this year, and we’ve all had to adapt to a completely unfamiliar and new normal. For...
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Mental Illness and Suicide: The Danger of a Second Pandemic in 2021
Mental Health Issues are on the Rise in 2021 I was drinking to ease the pain of being alone, and feeling so isolated from help during lockdown. There was nothing else to do, and before long, I was...
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Must Read: Common Myths about Mental Illness
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Self-Esteem & Addiction
The Connection Between Low Self-Esteem and Addiction One of the most common character traits that are associated with addiction personalities and persons is low self-esteem. This is easy to understand...
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What Is An Enabler?
What is An Enabler? Definition, Behaviour & Psychology You think it would be simple to spot and identify as an enabler, but those who take on this role are often in denial of their own behaviour...
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Can I still be a casual drinker after recovering from alcoholism?
Can Alcoholics Ever Go Back to Casual Drinking? When it comes to alcoholism, the truth isn’t always easy to hear, but it is simple. Alcoholism is defined by a negative relationship with alcohol,...
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Common Regrets of Being a Drinker
Drinkers Guilt – Common Regrets of Being a Drinker Guilt and shame; two of the most powerful and destructive emotional impulses any human can face, and two of the most common symptoms of emotional...
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How Self-Loathing Drives People Into Addiction
The Self-Loathing Cycle of Addiction and How to Break It Chemical addiction to drugs or alcohol might be a physical condition, but it has its roots in mental health. If you are alcohol or...
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Executive functioning: The series of higher processes carried out by the prefrontal cortex in the brain, including planning, decision making, control of impulsive actions and problem-solving. The...
View ArticleBurnout, stress and addiction in the UK is now a major issue for 30-55 year olds
What is burnout? Many executives thrive on stress and adrenaline in their professional lives. However, stress affects people in different ways, and for some, the strain causes mental and physical...
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Myth: I’m a bad person. You are not bad, even though you may have done some unpleasant or unkind things while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Addiction is a disease, but one that is...
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Cocaine and alcohol are often used together More than half of people with a cocaine addiction also have an alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the combination of these drugs is far more dangerous than...
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How to get help for crystal meth addiction
Crystal Meth Addiction: It Has to Stop In 2020, almost 3000 lives were lost due to drug misuse in the UK. Every one of those deaths was avoidable. Every one of those people deserved help. Recovering...
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Crack cocaine addiction
Crack Cocaine Addiction & Abuse: Signs, Help & TherapyYou don’t need us to tell you that crack addiction is a serious and deadly problem.If you take a crack or know someone who does, you will...
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9 Common Misconceptions about Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab is a crucial resource for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction, but there are many misconceptions about what it is and how it works. Some people believe that alcohol rehab is...
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The Importance of a Support System in Alcohol Rehab
The path to recovery from alcohol addiction is a journey toward a brighter and healthier future. One of the key ingredients to success on this journey is a strong support system. A supportive network...
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Why Do People Take Drugs?
Drug use has been a prevalent issue in society for decades, with individuals from all walks of life falling prey to its allure. The reasons why people take drugs are complex, and understanding them...
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