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Alcoholism: Early Warning Signs

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Alcoholism comes with many warning signs, some easier to detect than others. They may be particularly hard to spot when the vast majority of those battling alcohol addiction don’t fit the stereotype– the cliché homeless person in the park with a brown paper bag. Table of .
A Guide to Alcoholic Neuropathy

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Alcoholic neuropathy is a neural disorder that's caused by excessive alcohol drinking. Alcohol is a toxin, and if one drinks excessively, it can have adverse effects on the body. The main way alcohol can impact the body is by suppressing the nervous system. This is called alco.
A Guide to Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is a condition in which someone who has a prolonged history of substance abuse experiences severe withdrawal symptoms as a result of cutting their intake. When someone becomes addicted to, or dependent on, a drug or other substances, the b.
A Guide to Understanding Self-Harm & Addiction

Monday, April 6, 2020

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a self-destructive or self-punishing behaviour where the person intends to inflict physical harm on themselves to relieve emotional pain. This behaviour has a whole plethora of emotional and hormonal changes to it. Table of Contents 1..
A Guide to Opioid Withdrawal in Babies

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Opioid withdrawal in babies or Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a serious problem for new-born infants whose mothers take various medications or drugs during pregnancy. Not every baby will suffer from NAS if the mother took substances during pregnancy. This outcome is det.
The Ultimate Guide To Meditation Resources

Saturday, March 21, 2020

We have all heard of meditation: the mindful art of developing another level of self, or searching meaningfully for cognitive enlightenment that reflects profound truths about nature and our existence. The term 'meditation' often evokes concepts of buddha, nirvana, or spiritua.
A Guide To Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Anxiety

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Feeling anxious is normal to a certain extent. You can feel anxious when taking a test or going for an interview. However, this kind of anxiety tends to motivate a person to do better, and ordinary anxiety comes and goes. It doesn't interfere with a person's everyday life. Anx.
A Guide to Transcendental Meditation

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Scientists estimate that homo sapiens have been around for at least 100,000 years. [1] If you were to take a baby from 50,000 years ago and raise it today, it would function as any normal child would. This is because over time, our brains are similar. But we also know that our.
What Do I Do After Dry January?

Monday, February 10, 2020

What Is Dry January The effects of alcohol on society and individuals are ever-increasing. In the United Kingdom, there have been 12.7 alcohol-related deaths per 100,000 residents since 2018.[1] In an effort to tackle the impact of alcoholism on individuals, their familie.
Progress Not Perfection in Addiction Recovery

Monday, February 3, 2020

Believe it or not, the most important step in addiction recovery is the very first one - choosing to get better. From this point on, it's about taking one step at the time, at one's pace. As long as you stay on the right path, moving in the right direction, a few stumbles h.