Is Marijuana Addictive?

Marijuana addiction one of the most hotly discussed political issues, with more and more states putting bills on the plan that would legalize marijuana for medical and leisure uses. One of the most common misconceptions propagated by advocates of legalized marijuana use is that it is harmless and non-addictive. The human brain is quite complex. … Read more

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What All Doctors Should Know About Opioids

What Exactly Are Opioids? Opioids are usually used to help manage symptoms after serious surgery. The drug class is large, and it includes both natural (derived from a poppy plant) and synthetic compounds. Opioids degrade and attach to brain receptors, reducing pain perception and inducing a sense of happiness and relaxation. Much is on the possession of … Read more

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The Intervention of Crisis

Speaking crisis intervention related to an individual suffering from addiction, we would be talking about people you might know. The everyday experience of individuals who abuse drugs, including overdoses, evictions, and legal challenges, often leaves them in a very stressful life, leaving them uncertain of what to do and whether to seek help. While deeply … Read more

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Section IV: Conclusion and Recommendations

Mental health has become a common problem across the globe. In this nation, there is a need of need of an urgent intervention for the human and economic costs of co-occurring mental health & substance abuse problems . In order overcome the existing obstacles to treatment for this community, the substance abuse & mental health … Read more

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Addiction, Depression, and Traumatic Abuse

The term “integrated treatment” refers to a service provider who provides both mental health and substance abuse services at the same time. Trauma can occur after a person experiences an event or series of event that can hurt them emotionally or physically. This takes a toll on a person’s mental, emotional and physical health. There … Read more

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Latest Study: Women Who Suffered from Childhood Abuse Are at High Risk to Die Young, and Drug Addiction May Play a Role

Women who suffered from childhood abuse are highly exposed to death at a young age. Here are the study’s findings; In JAMA Psychiatry, a new study shows that women who suffered from childhood abuse are in extreme danger of death fastly and at a young age. 1 A little bit of reason might be trauma-incorporated … Read more

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The Effects of Drug Abuse on Your Skin and Complexion

A drug addict`s skin shows the majority of the side effects emanating from substance abuse. Drug addiction harms the body, resulting in severe and long-term health issues. The state of your skin and the health of your complexion may indicate the presence of more severe problems. Drug abuse can leave its mark on drug addict`s skin, … Read more

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Alcohol Abuse on College Campuses

YOUNG ADULTS Sororities and fraternities are a popular part of college life in the U.S. Unfortunately, hazing practices still exist within these organizations, and many hazing activities involve alcohol. Up to 82% of deaths during hazing weeks involve alcohol. Yet, surprisingly, only 29% of fraternity and sorority leaders are concerned with the amount of alcohol … Read more

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TV Triggers: The Influence of ‘What We Watch’ During Recovery

Mental health professionals agree that watching television stimulates the mind, causing it to become more anxious. It seems to be plausible because television stimulates neurons in the brain and anxiety. Demi Lovato believes in the importance of staying sober and says she tries to avoid television shows about drugs and drug use, like Breaking Bad … Read more

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Organizations Providing Mental Health Services

The Mental Health content of external websites listed on Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network or Foundations Associates cannot be controlled. The links and their subpages are provided as a service and may be useful for you. External links do not signify that we endorse or are affiliated with any of these sites or organizations. The emotional … Read more

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