If you find yourself convinced you must clean your home or organize your work surroundings to a point where your actions become an obsession and your compulsion is taking over, it may be nothing— or you may have a problem that requires professional help. If you're wondering when to seek help for OCD, get the answers ... Read More
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Severity of Alcohol Withdrawal Depends on This Scale
More than 18% of American adults are living with alcohol use disorder, which may be moderate, severe or in remission. If you drink heavily, your body can become dependent on regular doses of alcohol in order to function. While stopping problem drinking is generally a good idea, suddenly stopping can cause serious ... Read More
What Is Happening When Someone Blacks Out From Drinking Alcohol?
Maybe you've heard stories of people blacking out after drinking alcohol, or perhaps you've blacked out yourself in the past. But what causes people to black out? If you drink or know someone who does, this is an important question to ask. Understanding the actual physiological event that occurs when someone blacks out ... Read More
What Explains Addiction? Theories of Addiction and Drug Abuse
Addiction is a multifaceted issue that about one in 10 U.S. adults experience. It can stem from a range of factors, from environment and personality to genetics and neurological causes. Addressing the root causes of an individual's substance use is an essential part of addiction treatment. By understanding the ... Read More
SSRIs and SDDs: The Link Between Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction
Today's antidepressants, especially SSRIs ("selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors"), are reliably effective for what they're intended to do: treat depression. However, in spite of the strides they embody for the treatment of depression and anxiety, they are not without side effects. Side effects are a common ... Read More
What Is Precipitated Withdrawal? Tips for Taking Suboxone®
Opioid withdrawal isn't an easy process — in fact, it can be so severe that merely hearing rehab veterans talk about it can make some users avoid treatment altogether. This is why drugs like Suboxone® — the brand-name medication that combines the active ingredients buprenorphine and naloxone — are so popular. These ... Read More
How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack
Panic attacks come on quickly and without warning. Someone may be out with a friend when suddenly, they begin to shake, experience shortness of breath or have difficulty communicating. Panic attacks are very distressing for the person experiencing them, but they can also be upsetting for those watching. Knowing how ... Read More
The Mental Health Effects of Working the Night Shift
As many as 15 million Americans work a night shift— either permanently or on a rotating shift. According to the American Psychological Association, that's a concern because it forces people to fight against their own natural circadian clocks each day, leaving them vulnerable to mental health disturbances and other ... Read More
