Note: if you are concerned about an overdose, please contact poison control or immediately dial 911. Even over-the-counter sleeping pills can be dangerous in high doses. Sleep is among the most important bodily functions. Getting adequate rest is critical for brain and organ health and performance during the day. ... Read More
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How to Beat Cocaine Addiction, Starting with These Challenges
Substance abuse recovery is fraught with challenges. With more education, treatment and the right supports, you can manage cocaine recovery challenges and permanently leave cocaine behind. Why Is Cocaine so Addictive? The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimated that 5.5 million people were ... Read More
Bedwetting When Drunk: Causes and Solutions
Updated September 18, 2023 Table of Contents Need Help? Is It Normal To Pee Yourself While Drunk? The Science Behind Bedwetting Preventing Bedwetting Addressing Bedwetting With Treatment Bedwetting sounds like something that only happens to small children, a trend that's largely over by the time ... Read More
The Nurse’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
Nursing is a challenging job on many different levels. Caring for patients can be exceptionally draining, especially in hospitals where the ratio of nurses to patients is less than ideal. In addition, nurses are often tasked with emotionally charged tasks, like working with terminal patients or speaking with family ... Read More
5 Effective Self Care Strategies to Ease Depression
Depression is a foe that I have danced with for as long as I can remember. The common misconception about depression is that this mental illness is only found in the suicidal, can’t get out of bed or shower group of unfortunates - this couldn’t be further from the truth. I have battled with depression for years and ... Read More
What It Feels Like to Live with Depression
The World Health Organization estimates that about 264 million people around the globe suffer from depression. You've probably heard about depression as sadness, despair, or the overall lack of wanting to do — well — anything. Well, you've heard right. These are all a part of depression. But just because one person ... Read More
Journaling 101 for Depression
When it comes to your mental health, there are many small changes you can make to your life outside of therapy to ease stress and boost your well-being. This includes getting adequate sleep, eating a nutritious diet, exercising and practicing mindfulness. Research also shows that writing down your thoughts using a mood ... Read More
What Are the Effects of Combining Alcohol and Opiates?
One of the most common substance combinations—opioids and alcohol—is also among the most dangerous. Every year, this combination claims thousands of lives and devastates countless more. Knowing how opiates like oxycodone and alcohol interact with one another can help individuals understand the importance of keeping ... Read More