10 Types of Depression: Which Best Fits Your Symptoms?
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by Martina Perault
4y ago
We all feel sad from time to time. It’s normal to feel down in the dumps after a rough patch in your life. These sad times are a crucial part of our lives that allow us to grow and appreciate the happy times that much more.  However, depression is far more serious than just feeling sad. It’s a persistent feeling of dread, hopelessness, and sorrow that interferes with one’s ability to function normally. A depressive disorder is a mood disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Am I Suffering From Depression? You may find yourself wondering – Do I have depression? If that’s t ..read more
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How Naloxone Can Save Lives and Reverse Overdose
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
One of the biggest risks people take when they use and abuse drugs and alcohol is the risk of overdosing. An overdose occurs when someone ingests too much of a substance and the result causes the body to essentially shut down. While in the past, suffering from an overdose was basically a death sentence, thanks to advancements in modern medicine and science, there are now products that exist that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. One of the most popular, and widely accessible, of those products in Naloxone. In this blog, we will take a look at what exactly Naloxone is, how it can b ..read more
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Is Wine Culture Normalizing Alcoholic Moms?
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
You’ve heard and seen the sayings on coffee mugs and tote bags. “Mommy needs her juice.” “I wine because my kids whine.” Companies have created wine spouts that mothers can hide in their purses, and there are internet memes that show “wine mom starter packs.” These may seem like jokes to the general public, but alcoholic mothers are becoming more common due to the promotion of wine mom culture. We’ll break down wine moms, wine mom culture and the effects of alcoholic mothers on children. What is Wine Mom Culture? Although it’s a relatively new term, wine mom culture refers to the growing numbe ..read more
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What is Psychological Dependence When it Comes to Addiction? Can it be Broken?
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
Addiction is defined by the continued use of a substance that alters a person’s mood in spite of negative consequences/behaviors. To understand what addiction is, you need to be aware of the difference between physical and psychological addiction. Both come into play if someone suffers from drug or alcohol dependence, and both can certainly be broken. What is Physical Dependence? Let’s use opiate addiction as an example. If you take opiates for an extended amount of time, you’ll build up a tolerance to the drugs. Receptors within your brain will become less sensitive, and you’ll need higher an ..read more
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What Are Addictive Behaviors?
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
Addictive behaviors are behaviors that are reinforcing and rewarding. These behaviors are not always positive, however. In fact, some of them do more harm than good. Others, though they are not harmful in themselves, can still lead to the development of harmful behavior and substance dependence. Dependence doesn’t always involve drugs or alcohol. It’s entirely possible to struggle with addiction without having a substance use problem. Some individuals suffer from addictive behaviors. But, regardless of whether a person has a behavioral addiction or a substance problem, any dependency causes d ..read more
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How to Pay For Rehab Without Insurance
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
There are ways for someone to pay for rehab without insurance. It is possible to pay out of pocket with the right amount of research or planning. Besides, there are ways to make the payment process less painful. Paying out of pocket doesn’t have to leave you in debt. First, there are payment plans that enable the full amount to be broken into smaller parts to be paid off in a more extended period of time. This would be similar to paying gradually by using your credit card, which is also a good option. Both of these choices allow you to receive treatment even before it’s been paid for. But the ..read more
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Do I Need Rehab? 8 Indications You Might Need Professional Help
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
If you or somebody love is struggling with addiction, rehab can be the difference between life or death. Rehab allows people to heal not only their addiction but also their inner wounds as well. There is tremendous power in taking that first step towards recovery.  There are many warning signs that one can look out for when deciding whether or not rehab is the right choice. Recognizing the signs and taking early action is key in overcoming addiction. Whether it’s your loved one struggling with addiction, keep your eye out for the following signs: dependency, withdrawal symptoms, negative conse ..read more
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How Long Does it Take to Detox from Alcohol?
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
Alcohol addiction and the length of detox is dependent upon a variety of factors due to the severity of the addiction. Alcohol is a powerful substance that can cause extreme physical and mental effects. Long-term abuse can result in damage to many vital organs, including the kidneys, liver, and heart. In addition to possible health risks, alcohol abuse can also lead to bad choices. Some of these choices could result in severe harm or death to one’s self or others. Driving while intoxicated or having unprotected sex are two potentially dangerous risks of binge drinking or abusing alcohol. Many ..read more
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Is it Self-Doubt or Depression? Reasons it Might Be a Mental Illness
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
It’s important to understand the difference between self-doubt and depression. Recognizing what you’re going through enables you to find healthy solutions and work through toxic behaviors.  We all experience feelings of sadness from time to time. We may get down in the dumps or have days when we look in the mirror and say, “I’m not too fond of you today”…It happens! Self-doubt is a normal emotion to feel and you should never feel ashamed of not feeling your best sometimes. However, depression is something that should be taken much more seriously. Depression is classified as a mood disor ..read more
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Molly and Alcohol: Learn More About This Lethal Polysubstance Abuse
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by Brittany Polansky
4y ago
Substance addiction forms when a person becomes both mentally and physically dependent on a type of drug or alcohol. The body gets accustomed to functioning under the effects of the substance, causing severe withdrawals when that substance is taken away or no longer being used regularly. While addiction is often thought of as being the dependence of one substance, there are many cases where the individual is addicted to more than one substance at once. This is known as polysubstance abuse/addiction, and those suffering from this dangerous condition are typically addicted to being high in g ..read more
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