Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health illness causing undesired repetitive thoughts or urges to do something over and over again. For example, a person with OCD may walk into a room and switch on a light but then switch it off to turn it back on again. They may switch the light on and…
Binge drinking and alcoholism share many similarities, and binge drinking may eventually lead to chronic alcohol consumption. People who do not drink daily or often but feel overwhelmed or stressed and drink a large quantity of alcohol in a short time are considered binge drinkers. Although, the individual does not need to feel adverse emotions…
If a person endures obsessive overthinking, this does not necessarily mean they have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). When a person’s repetitive thoughts disrupt everyday activities and decline proper functioning, they have OCD. Types of thoughts that are discouraging urges or may seem disturbing cause anxiety and possibly other mental health conditions. Typically, people will turn…
The relationship between addiction and mental health has been observed and studied by researchers for many years. Whereas before the two conditions might have been treated as separate, nowadays it is understood that the treatment for co-occurring disorders should be integrated. It is very common for a person seeking treatment for mental health issues to…
When morphine was first developed during the Civil War, it was viewed as a miracle. Soldiers dealing with unimaginable pain from battlefield injuries were able to find some relief, and conditions that were unmanageable before were able to be overseen because of morphine. However, in the modern era, while morphine is still a useful medicine…
5 Benefits of Group Therapy 1. Not All Peer Pressure Is Harmful In a support group of other people at different stages in their recovery process, a person who might otherwise be prone to a relapse can rely on their peers to help keep them accountable. In a group of others who know firsthand what…
Many people may think that once the detoxing process is over, the symptoms of withdrawal are over. In some cases that might be true, but researchers are beginning to study a syndrome called post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). Post-acute withdrawal syndrome is a collection of symptoms that persists for weeks or even months after the acute…
Researchers have observed and studied the relationship between addiction and mental health for many years. Whereas before, the two conditions might have been treated as separate, it is currently understood that the treatment for co-occurring disorders should be integrated. It is very common for a person seeking treatment for mental health issues to also have…
Deciding to seek treatment for substance abuse is one of the most challenging and brave things you may ever do in life. Once you have decided that you need to seek help, the number of options and types of treatment might seem a little overwhelming. There is no single method or treatment situation that is…
Having a loved one who is struggling with drug addiction or alcohol use disorder can be challenging. Witnessing someone that you care about engage in dangerous behavior is painful, and families often do not know what to do or who to ask for help when things get out of control. Loved ones of a person…