Turn Those Addiction Myths on Their Head with These Tips
Substance use disorders seem to have many myths surrounding them amongst people who have never experienced addiction and substance use issues. There are common myths people think about when it comes to addiction, so it helps to dispel them in order that people might see things for how they really are. Addiction is Not a Disease Addiction is a brain [...]
What Are Common Side Effects of Vicodin?
Vicodin is a brand-name medication that combines a powerful therapeutic opioid (hydrocodone) with the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen. Use of this medication can potentially lead to a range of mild, moderate, and severe side effects. Learn more about the common side effects of Vicodin. Mild to Moderate Side Effects Any medication that contains hydrocodone and another ingredient can produce a number [...]
How to Turn Those Negatives Into Positives
Many people recovering from addiction know that people are not always who they seem on the outside. Perhaps they have faced that battle inwardly, as well, and struggle to find a way of turning what feels negative into positivity. When you work hard to shift your perspective, you can make lemonade from the lemons life hands you. Exploring ways to [...]
Is Lack of Bonding a Risk Factor for Addiction?
The complex question of whether bonding is a risk factor for addiction stems from research people have done that looks at how environment impacts a person later in life. Environment includes family, community, and any social groups or institutions to which a person belongs. Some people have a connection to an environment that is healthy while others do not. The [...]
These 5 Common Co-Occurring Disorders with Alcoholism May Surprise You
Drug and alcohol abuse are typically seen as root causes for various other illnesses that can occur when an individual is using substances. There are typically five common co-occurring disorders with alcohol people may not have awareness around. Knowing what they are can be helpful in supporting loved ones who are struggling with addiction. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress [...]
Can I Be Successful with Natural Remission?
There are many ways to look at entering into remission from addiction and remaining in recovery. Many don’t seek outside help for various reasons, including finances and even fear. Spontaneous or natural remission is when a person quits on their own and is able to recover without help from interventionists or professional staff well-versed in addiction and recovery. Natural Remission [...]
Why a Selfie Obsession Can Derail Your Recovery
The selfie craze is not just confined to younger people. It seems people of all ages have become obsessed with taking selfies. Many people who take selfies edit and perfect photos with filters, lighting, or Photoshop. People are even seeking plastic surgeons for imperfections that make them perfectly human, but not good enough in theirs (or others’) eyes online. This [...]
What Are the Risks and Dangers of Pramipexole?
Pramipexole is a medication marketed under the names Mirapex and Mirapex ER. Doctors use this medication for two conditions: Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS). It helps to know the risks and side effects, as well as the capacity for triggering dangerous drug interactions. Medication Use Pramipexole belongs to class of substances called dopamine agonists. This means the medication [...]
Watch Out for These Risks of Over-Using Social Media
Social media is one of the easiest and most popular modes of connection, communication, and self-expression in today’s world. It allows people to connect with others from all over the world. Through social networks, people are able to figure out how to sell products, services, and support causes near to their hearts. It opens up possibilities, but also comes with [...]
What is OCD and is it a Mental Illness?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a type of anxiety disorder that affects both thoughts and behaviors. OCD can begin with requiring things to be neat and orderly, even perfectionistic, but it may also become a deeper issue which makes it hard to conduct activities of daily living. Symptoms of OCD OCD symptoms include a specific type of unwanted thoughts, calling [...]