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October 21, 2020

What are antidepressants?

What are antidepressants? Antidepressants are drugs prescribed by doctors to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and/or obsessive compulsive disorder. Antidepressants appear to work by increasing the amounts of certain chemicals (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. These chemicals are thought to be responsible for regulating mood. The jury is still out

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October 19, 2020

Ketamine

What is Ketamine? Green, K, Special K, Super K, Vitamin K, Donkey Dust Ketamine is an anaesthetic with analgesic, stimulant and psychedelic properties. Chemically related to phencyclidine (PCP), it has been used extensively in human and veterinary medicine. Like PCP, it is a ‘dissociative’ anaesthetic which means that patients feel detached and remote from their

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October 16, 2020

Overdose

What is an Overdose? Drug overdoses can be accidental or intentional. They occur when a person takes more than the medically recommended dose of a drug or more than their body has developed a tolerance for. Some people may be more sensitive to, or have a lower tolerance for, certain medications and so will overdose on a

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October 14, 2020

Does My Family Member Need Help?

If your family member’s drug or alcohol use is impacting their life in any way, they have a problem. Once a problem appears, it is critical that you treat it as quickly as possible. The earlier a substance use disorder is treated, the more likely treatment is to be successful and the less damage the addict will do to

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October 12, 2020

Mental Health Experts Explain What “Toxic Positivity” Is & How It Can Hurt Your Relationships

Everybody’s got that one friend who insists on only looking at the bright side. Broke their leg? “Well, at least my arms are fine!” Heard you got fired? “Now you can look for a nicer job!” A little rose-coloured thinking can help you get through the bad times, but experts tell Bustle that toxic positivity, where

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October 9, 2020

Spiritual Treatment

Spiritual treatment is a critical component of drug and alcohol rehab for many patients and helps set them up for long-term sobriety. Spiritual Treatment in Drug and Alcohol Rehab Spirituality can function to fill in the gaps in life’s voids. Religious affiliation is not a prerequisite for achieving spiritual awakening, which can be found in

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October 7, 2020

Sleeping Pill Addiction

Between work, play, kids and the general stresses of life, we are getting less sleep than ever before. For those of us suffering from occasional to chronic insomnia, sleeping pills when taken correctly can bring great relief and a much needed peaceful night of rest. Although successful in treating insomnia, the risk of developing dependence

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October 5, 2020

Why Running Is Good for Addiction Recovery

Besides being a highly rewarding exercise that strengthens the heart and respiratory system, running brings unique physical and mental benefits to those struggling with excessive stress—and with drug addiction. Most people who struggle with addiction are looking for an easy means of relieving pain or stress. By providing an alternate, healthier method of relief and

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September 30, 2020

When “Motivating” Yourself To Work Out Is More Harmful Than Helpful

Everyone needs some kind of motivation to work out. For some, it’s breathing fresh air. For others, it’s that feeling of getting stronger that comes with all the post-workout aches. But for many, negative reinforcement is the go-to. Most of us have been there. You don’t want to exercise, not today. To pump yourself up, you say

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