The mental wellbeing of soldiers is often a cause for concern, and it’s not hard to see why; between PTSD and substance abuse, many soldiers face serious wellness risks both during their time in the army, and in the years that follow. Alcohol and drug abuse are frequently linked to record suicides plaguing the military. […]
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Addiction can have a strong grip on your mental health and wellbeing, which is why manufacturers of addictive prescription painkillers work hard to find an alternative medication that won’t get users so hooked. This was the case in August 2010, when makers of the prescription painkiller OxyContin released a abuse-resistant form of the drug that […]
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If you’ve been struggling with addiction,it’s a slippery slope. Each time that you try to make it to the top of the mountain and leave substance abuse behind you, something makes you fall down again. Addiction is too big of a problem to handle by yourself. You need to get help and rehab is the […]
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A few moments of pleasure can easily turn into a lifetime of pain for unsuspecting drug addicts.Even after an addiction has been treated, the health effects of drug addiction can linger. Sadly, many drug users will inject, ingest or inhale a substance without giving any serious thought to the consequences. Outside of lost jobs and […]
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Although there are many debilitating behaviors that an individual can engage in, smoking is probably one of the worst. This is the case for several reasons, including the fact that smoking can be expensive and can also impair one’s health. If you have made quitting smoking your New Years Resolution, you should know that doing […]
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Whether out to dinner or just popping over to a friend’s house, alcohol is everywhere. Though some alcohol, like red wine, has been found to have certain health benefits, regularly tying one on can lead to disastrous results for your health and well-being. From damage to your vital organs to the possibility of a DUI, […]
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You may think that struggling with an alcohol problem is the most difficult thing that your mental/emotional health could possibly deal with, but actually the bit just after you manage to quit alcohol is arguably even worse. Alcohol withdrawal is such an unpleasant thing that it often puts people off straight away when they are […]
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Just because combatting drug addiction requires you to make behavioural changes, this doesn’t negate the fact that drug addiction is a disease. It’s not as easy as just quitting; you have to ensure your fighting your negative behaviours in the best way possible, as it is a complex brain disease that you’re up against. This […]
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Just because combatting drug addiction requires you to make behavioural changes, this doesn’t negate the fact that drug addiction is a disease. It’s not as easy as just quitting; you have to ensure your fighting your negative behaviours in the best way possible, as it is a complex brain disease that you’re up against. This […]
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Although many parents would like to think otherwise, it is extremely common for teenagers to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Therefore, you need to be prepared for the possibility that your teen could get into legal trouble, and you will also want to remain alert for any potential warning signs of a developing substance abuse […]
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