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The Short and Long-Term Effects of Cocaine on the Body The use of cocaine can cause a number of physical and mental health problems, whether you are a heavy and frequent user or merely dabble with this substance on a social basis. Insomnia, brain damage and heart problems are just a handful of the detrimental […]
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The Dos and Don’ts of Dealing With an Alcoholic Partner It can be extremely difficult to be in a relationship with an alcoholic. As the partner of someone who is struggling with alcohol addiction, you are likely experiencing a number of emotions on a daily basis ranging from guilt, anger, frustration and shame. [1] There […]
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Understanding Somatoform Disorder Somatoform disorder, commonly known as somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition characterised by physical pain brought on by emotional distress. It can also cause a person to catastrophise every physical symptom they have and firmly believe that they have a serious medical condition even when they have been assured […]
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How Can I Control Alcohol Cravings? When you have recovered from alcohol addiction, cravings can be one of the biggest obstacles in your life. They are a defining characteristic of alcohol dependence [1], and after months of recovery, they can be really difficult to manage. Cravings can affect you on both an emotional and physical […]
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Alternative Group Therapy Activities Group therapy is a common treatment method for a range of psychological conditions. It involves a group of individuals meeting to discuss their thoughts and emotions under the guidance of a medical professional. While the premise is simple, group therapy can look very different from session to session. A wide range […]
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Five Main Symptoms of Co-dependence Co-dependency is defined as an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner or other person. It can often be triggered by past emotional trauma such as an abusive childhood, domestic violence, sexual abuse, grief, extreme bullying, traumatic loss, abandonment, or other major life disruptions. The traumatic life experiences can […]
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Alcoholism’s Effects on Families Alcoholism affects more than just the sufferer of addiction. Any person that comes into close, regular contact with the sufferer can be affected by the addiction in many ways. Financial problems, relationship breakdowns and stress are just some of the ways in which family members can be affected by alcoholism. Families […]
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How to Overcome Addiction to Painkillers The purpose of painkillers is to relieve pain however, many stronger painkillers have calming effects which make them addictive to some people. There are illegal painkillers such as heroin, and legal painkillers such as codeine which are prescribed by a doctor. People often begin to take illegal painkillers as […]
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How to stop binge drinking Binge drinking consists of drinking more than eight units of alcohol in a single session for men, and more than six units of alcohol in a single session for women. Almost a quarter of the adult population in England and Scotland regularly drink over the Chief Medical Officer’s low-risk guidelines […]
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