The winter months can be difficult for everyone. Shorter days, colder weather, and changes in routine can bring on seasonal depression. While some may think seasonal depression is a made-up term to define the “holiday blues,” it is a mental health disorder affected by seasonal change. Luckily, there are programs to treat seasonal affective disorder…
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A women’s rehab center in Portland, Oregon, can be very beneficial in helping women from all walks of life who are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Women are statistically more likely to form a strong addiction over a long period of time. This is because they are more likely to use smaller amounts…
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Everyone experiences certain levels of stress in their lives, but some people are affected by stress in ways that significantly affect their social and work lives. Although the terms are often used interchangeably in conversation, it is crucial to understand the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack. If you are worried that…
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Dealing with one health crisis in life is a challenge. Whether it’s a mental health issue, a substance use disorder, or a physical problem, it can bring stress to life. However, when comorbidity exists, it complicates things even more. If you have a comorbid diagnosis, then a dual diagnosis treatment center is the first place…
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Depression is often a misunderstood problem and one that has many complex causes and effects. Sadly, many millions of people suffer from this disease and may end up taking their own life as a result. Therefore, you may wonder, “Is my loved one struggling with depression?” and if drug abuse may be involved. The following…
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Millions of people use and abuse drugs around the world, and they do so for a wide variety of reasons. There’s no easy answer to the question, “Why do people do drugs?” Every individual is unique, but there are definitely some common factors that come up again and again. Let’s delve deeper into some of…
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Depression symptoms occur in many people every year. The fears, uncertainty, and other symptoms related to a pandemic such as COVID-19 potentially lead to increased symptoms. Some people may exhibit depression symptoms even though they previously had no history of depression. It is critical to learn the connection between depression and COVID-19. Then, you will…
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No matter where you are in the addiction cycle, you can attain sobriety. Don’t ever imagine that you’re too far gone for rehab. Sometimes you may feel hopeless that you’ll ever get clean, but nothing is further from the truth. By taking the right rehab steps with a quality treatment facility, you can leave your…
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Addiction is on a spectrum, which is why it’s so important to seek an early intervention Oregon rehab center as soon as possible. Many people wait far too long to help their loved one get into an addiction treatment center. It’s understandable because many families and friends think they can help their loved one get…
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Alcohol misuse disorders impact millions of Americans each year. Unfortunately, many people who struggle with an eating disorder also meet the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder. When you have both an eating disorder and an alcohol misuse disorder, you have drunkorexia. Because of the severity and risks associated with the condition, which includes a…
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