addiction Does someone you love have a drug problem? Whether it’s illegal substances or prescription medication, you can’t force anyone to stop abusing drugs. But there are ways to support their recovery. The effects of drug abuse and addiction on family and friends Witnessing someone you care about battle a substance use disorder can be …
A Harvard Health article Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety to Relieve the Gambling Urge Gambling problems are related to other underlying issues such as anxiety, stress, and difficulties with impulse control or substance abuse. Easy-to-apply strategies can end the impulse to gamble, as well as avoid slips and relapses. Gambling and anxiety Many people gamble as …
A Harvard Health article Is My (or My Loved One’s) Drinking a Problem? It is very possible to have a drinking problem that is not defined or described as “Alcoholic.” Many people use alcohol to deal with stress but do not realize that it exacerbates the problems in their lives. There are techniques and therapies …
A Harvard Health article Tips for Treatment and Recovery Understanding the problem These days, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the toll that opioid addiction is taking on everyday people. As a society, we are used to hearing about celebrities grappling with addiction or overdosing on prescription medications. But we still stop short when we hear …
A Harvard Health article New Insights into the Causes of Addiction Addiction involves craving for something intensely, loss of control over its use, and continuing involvement with it despite adverse consequences. Addiction changes the brain, first by subverting the way it registers pleasure and then by corrupting other normal drives such as learning and motivation. …
anxiety Do you want to stop hurting yourself? Learn about self-injury and how you can feel better without harming yourself. What is self-harm? Self-harm can be a way of dealing with deep distress and emotional pain. It may help you express feelings you can’t put into words, distract you from your life, or release emotional …
addiction Dealing with co-occurring disorders? Learn how to tackle addiction when you’re also dealing with depression, anxiety, or another mental health problem. The link between substance abuse and mental health When you have both a substance abuse problem and a mental health issue such as depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety, it is called a co-occurring …