Alcohol-induced psychosis may not get as much media coverage as binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, and alcoholism, but it can be distressing and damaging when alcohol abuse and psychosis co-occur. Psychosis is a state that can be triggered by certain addictive substances, including alcohol, marijuana, and meth. Psychosis can also exist as a symptom of bipolar,…
Details
TLT (timeline therapy) is a technique that aims to initiate unconscious change and positive behavioral change. The goal of timeline therapy is to prevent people from reacting to present situations based on past experiences. Timeline therapy is a process of reprogramming. The process helps people to release the after-effects of negative experiences, making it easier…
Details
Acceptance in recovery is one of the first and most crucial steps of the addiction recovery process. Data from NSDUH 2020 shows that 40 million adults in the United States have substance use disorder and 28.5 million have alcohol use disorder. Denial is a central component of drug addiction and alcoholism for many of these…
Details
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is the clinical descriptor for wet brain syndrome. Wet brain is a rare brain disorder linked to the chronic deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1). A deficiency of vitamin B1 frequently occurs among individuals with poor nutrition. Thiamine deficiency is also associated with long-term heavy drinking. If wet brain syndrome is diagnosed early, some…
Details
Diagnostic overshadowing is a form of medical discrimination sometimes encountered by people with mental health conditions. What is Diagnostic Overshadowing? Research shows that people with SMDs (severe mental disorders) have higher rates of medical co-morbidity than the general population. Co-morbidity is the simultaneous presence of at least two medical conditions. Studies suggest that people…
Details
If you have been wondering “Are muscle relaxers addictive”, today’s guide will highlight the potential dangers of these prescription medications. Muscle relaxers, sometimes called muscle relaxants, are medications prescribed for the treatment of acute muscle pain and for the discomfort triggered by muscle spasms. A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction capable of causing excessive…
Details
If you have developed a substance use disorder after experiencing a traumatic event, trauma healing can be a vital component of your treatment plan. Whether or not experiencing trauma triggers PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), it can often trigger substance abuse and addiction. Many people who experience a traumatic event and do not have healthy coping…
Details
Support groups for families of addicts are more important than ever with alcoholism and drug addiction on the rise in the United States. The most recent data from SAMHSA’s annual NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health) shows that 40 million U.S. adults have substance use disorder and 28 million have alcohol use disorder.…
Details
Learning how to prepare for a therapy session can reduce feelings of anxiety and ensure you get the most from counseling. Deciding to engage with therapy is a critical step toward improving your mental health. What can you do to streamline that all-important first therapy session? How to Prepare for First Therapy Session Everyone…
Details
Substance use can trigger derealization and depersonalization, and it can also cause the onset of depersonalization-derealization disorder. What is Derealization? Depersonalization-derealization disorder is classified as a mental disorder in DSM-5-TR. DSM-5-TR is the most recent edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Doctors, mental health professionals, and addiction specialists use APA’s diagnostic…
Details