Teens will be teens when it comes being curious, including the temptation for substance use. For several reasons, they might experiment with illicit drugs to blend in with peers, poor self-esteem, for coping reasons, or make them seem more grown-up. They want to try new things and take chances, but, if it sounds fun, then […]
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Lengthy periods of stress can have serious health implications. Chronic stress can lead to anxiety or depression in your mental health. If a person develops depression during treatment, they can resort to illicit drugs or alcohol use. Stress can lead to drug use, but can also inspire individuals to pursue recovery care, according to an
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More than 18% of adult US citizens are thought to have some form of anxiety. Clinical anxiety is characterized by constant, sometimes irrational, worries that can interfere with employment, close relationships, and social events. In order to cope with their symptoms, people with anxiety disorders sometimes misuse alcohol or medications. Substance abuse can intensify these symptoms and
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Your Substance Abuse Is Affecting Your Relationships Substance abuse is something that can sneak into your life right under your nose. You may not even realize that you are using a substance like alcohol, over-the-counter medications or other illicit drugs as self-medication but you could be. In fact, many people suffer from substance abuse disorder
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Feeling depressed and depression are two different things. While many people suffer with feelings of sadness, loneliness and depression this is an expected reaction to difficult life events and struggles. However, when these feelings become overwhelming or last for long periods of time like weeks, months or even years, it could be the sign of
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Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people differently. Today, millions of people suffer with a range of depressive symptoms including chronic stress, generalized anxiety and feelings of sadness however, not all of these symptoms mean that you have depression. Symptoms of depression commonly occur in people for a variety of reasons but it
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