The Stages of Addiction and Recovery
mental health, substance abuse disorderDrug and alcohol addiction happens in five different stages. This blog seeks out those stages and the corresponding path to recovery.
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Why You Should Be Wary of Prescription Drugs
mental health, substance abuse disorder
Just because the doctor said it was okay, doesn’t actually make it okay. One of the leading causes of the opioid epidemic is prescription drug abuse . Many who receive ... Read more
The Hypotheses of Schizophrenia
mental health, schizophrenia
When one develops the psychiatric disorder known as schizophrenia, it disrupts regular cognitive abilities and conducts . Normally, people aren’t diagnosed with the condition until their late-teens or throughout their ... Read more
What is a Substance Abuse Disorder?
mental health, substance abuse disorder
A substance abuse disorder is when a person uses drugs and/or alcohol to a point where it leads to major health problems or complications with his/her responsibility, such as work, school, ... Read more
What is a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
mental health, ptsd
Post-traumatic stress disorder (better known as PTSD) is a mental disorder which is precipitated by a distressing event. The victim either experiences the event or witnesses it firsthand. It’s common ... Read more
What is Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
mental health, ocd
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness which often results in long-lasting effects that are defined by disorderly, continuous thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions). There are many ways in which ... Read more
White Room
Short Stories
It’s been about twelve hours now. There’s been a headache perpetuating my conscious. Chills sweating all throughout my body. And a very lonely feeling of disillusionment. I sat there, in ... Read more
How to Prevent Suicide: Warning Signs, Symptoms, and What You Can Do.
mental healthA deeper look into what each of us can do to prevent suicide in an at-risk individual.
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America’s Heroin Epidemic
society, substance abuse disorder
Introduction I currently work for an upscale rehabilitation website. Writing blogs about what you’d expect. However, there was one topic of discussion that caught my interest. I figured I should ... Read more