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Tips on Using Sleep to Promote Better Mental Health
Thursday, February 4, 2021
There is no doubt that sleep is vital to human functioning. 1/3 of the average human life is spent in sleep, and most of us cannot go more than a day or so without it before our functioning begins to short-circuit. Yet, for how significant a role it plays in everyday life, man.
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Management of Alcohol Dependence with Medications
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Alcohol dependence is a condition that is characterised by a lack of control surrounding drinking - less than 5% of dependent drinkers are able to return to a state of controlled drinking. [1] As a result, those who are categorised as dependent drinkers are strongly advised to ab.
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A Guide to Private Home Detox
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Some treatments can help anyone experiencing a substance abuse disorder to recover and resume a life of sobriety. Detoxing is a necessary part of that process. It involves the body being purged of the addictive substance over the course of days or weeks. The brain and other sy.
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Tips For Overcoming Anxiety
Saturday, January 2, 2021
All anxiety disorders have physiological, emotional and cognitive elements to them. The physiological elements include tension, sleep problems, an inability to relax, and related factors. The emotional element of anxiety includes factors such as anticipatory fear. The cognitiv.
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Why is COVID-19 Causing People to Relapse?
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Some areas of the globe are still in tight lockdown due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), which has caused a surge in substance abuse relapse cases. [1] Social support and therapy treatments are crucial to the stable, structured environment needed to remain sober. That means area.
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What is Dual Diagnosis?
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, results from someone having substance abuse issues while also suffering from a concurrent mental or physical health disorder. Sometimes there may be multiple mental health disorders manifesting simultaneously, which is not unu.
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The Ultimate Guide to Staying Sober After Rehab
Thursday, September 10, 2020
When a person is in rehab, they are entirely removed from all temptations and distractions. This kind of environment is excellent for getting sober and working through the beginning stages of recovery. Most of the day is typically spent doing different forms of treatment and t.
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25 Best Apps to Improve Mental Health
Friday, August 14, 2020
Looking after our mental health has become one of the main priorities in the modern age. Healthcare providers, governments and even employers are all encouraging wellbeing tactics and are emphasising the importance of taking care of our cognitive health. In such unprecedented .
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Lowers the Likelihood of Addiction Recovery
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The global Covid-19 pandemic has proved difficult for people in all situations but perhaps one of the worst affected groups are those who are battling drug addiction or alcohol addiction. Times have been uncertain and access to various facilities and treatments limited. This has .
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Ear Acupuncture For Addiction
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Are you or someone you love suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism? Have you tried all conventional methods of treatment but yet to find one that works for you? In this post, we look at an alternative type of addiction treatment: ear acupuncture. With many physical.