It’s hard to break a habit; you must replace it with a good one. If you want to stop a practice without doing something good, your chance of failure is high. Changing addictive habits is sometimes tricky as it takes time and effort. Our brain can’t differentiate between bad and good habits; they make patterns … Read more
Drug and alcohol abuse develops an imbalance in the brain’s nerve activity, requiring ever-increasing doses of the substance to produce the same feelings of enjoyment or contentment. When the substance is withdrawn, the brain experiences a neurotransmitter deficiency (such as dopamine, GABA, serotonin, and endorphins), which causes the intense cravings associated with substance withdrawal. Individuals … Read more
Alcohol abuse is a disease that affects nearly 3 million men and women in the United States every year and can be treated at the right addiction treatment center. If you are struggling with an alcohol use disorder and are in need of treatment near West Palm Beach, The Haven can help. Our programs use … Read more
PTSD in veterans can occur when you experience a real or perceived life-threatening event. Stress responses are natural after this kind of event and serve to keep you aware of any continued threat that could harm you. These traumatic-stress responses can show up differently among individuals. For some, the symptoms of post-traumatic stress may manifest … Read more
Alcohol abuse and depression often go hand in hand, as having one typically increases the chances of developing the other. Alcohol makes symptoms of mood disorders worse, and depression can cause an individual to drastically increase their alcohol consumption. Luckily, there are plenty of effective treatments for co-occurring conditions like alcohol use disorder (AUD) and … Read more
America is being pummeled by drug overdose deaths. Virtually every drug you can think of is killing people, but opioids are leading the way for addicts. Since the year 2000, the number of deaths caused by overdoses has increased by eight times. Every year since 2014, record numbers of overdose deaths have occurred. Let’s put … Read more
Using mobile apps for addiction treatment is one of the simplest methods to track your recovery efforts in this digital age. Many applications have been developed with addiction recovery in mind, ranging from charting your progress and monitoring drug or alcohol triggers to searching for local support groups. Recovery from addiction requires a long-term commitment. … Read more
Depression and substance use disorder can feed each other. People with depression are more likely to develop a substance use disorder (including alcohol use disorder and drug abuse) to cope with overwhelming feelings. This can quickly turn into a dangerous and chronic cycle as both mental illnesses deepen each other. For instance, people with a … Read more
Addiction is painful and pervasive. What begins as a means to meet a need or solve a problem takes on a life of its own until it causes significant harm. Many people who struggle with addiction have co-occurring disorders, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nature of the work of military service … Read more
What is Lexapro? Doctors prescribe Lexapro (or sertraline) as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and antidepressant. The drug alleviates symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other conditions. Learn the dosage, effects, and risks of Lexapro withdrawal below. Acting to preserve and promote the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, serotonin—the medicine improves lowered … Read more
Abilify is a prescription medication used to treat mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. If you’re using Abilify to treat a mental health condition, you may be curious about how it interacts with alcohol and what would happen if you decided to have a few drinks. Here’s what you need to know … Read more
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