addiction

The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.

How Can Drug Abuse Affect Your Mental Health
How can drug abuse affect your mental health? According to the National Comorbidity Study, drug abuse is the most common cause of disability from depression and anxiety disorders. Other common disabilities include restless leg syndrome, hallucinations, and bipolar disorder.
By Valentina Difilippo4 years ago in Psyche
You Can’t Trust Alcohol
“The point of drinking in moderation is that sometimes you don’t drink in moderation.” Artie Lange All I wanted was a sip. But shortly it began to feel like I was sitting with a close friend who would listen to my ramblings without passing judgment. I took another and then the flame of stress, and anxiety began to dissipate.
By Madoc M4 years ago in Psyche
Wheelchair Mike
I was down when I met Mike. When I say down, I wasn't sure I could get back up after everything I had experienced. It was almost my swan song. I lived in one of the barrios of Corpus Christi, Texas, where I was known as "Jason the white guy" because I was THE white guy that lived there. When I first arrived, I was jumped several times for the crime of being the white guy in the barrio but it was soon discovered that I'd fight back and fight back hard and so I became accepted in a segment of both society and reality that was practically devoid of hope. I certainly didn't have any. I had a will to continue for the most part (for some reason), a job that I managed to not get fired from (somehow) and a serious crack habit and it seemed very little else, but then I met Mike. Somehow, he had hope. Somehow, he had happiness. Somehow, he imparted those two things to me.
By J.D. Bradley4 years ago in Psyche
How Drug Abuse and Addiction Develops
The most frequent misconception about drug addiction and abuse is that drug abuse develops slowly, over time, without abrupt changes in behavior or energy levels. This is simply not the case. Drug abuse and dependence is actually more about the intensity of the drug usage or the repetitive nature of the drug usage, and less about the length of time the drug usage was ongoing. Withdrawal symptoms are very real and problematic, particularly when they occur during sleep cycles and when driving or operating heavy machinery is involved. The drug user may be experiencing physical withdrawal but it may also be due to psychological concerns such as depression, anxiety, guilt, resentment, and even paranoia.
By Gonzalo Newbury4 years ago in Psyche
Risk Factors of Drug Overdose
The primary objective of this systematic review was to identify risk factors of drug overdose. Based on previous research, we identified three principal risk factors. Specifically, we examined educational background, sociodemographic factors, and personal beliefs about drug use and intent. These factors were then analyzed to determine their association with unintentional drug overdose deaths among adults.
By Demetria Oberholtzer4 years ago in Psyche
Addiction and Mental Illness
It must be warned before absorbing this article, if you or someone you know have/has experience(d) addiction, mental illness or trauma and are suffering as a result, please do not hesitate seeking professional help. I will include a few numbers of agencies that can be contacted in the event of non-life-threatening emergencies. If the emergency is life threatening dial 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital immediately.
By Roxane Carey4 years ago in Psyche
My battle with bipolar psychosis and drug addiction
Last February, I was sick in the hospital with shortness of breath and heart failure. I always had a bad lower back and was put on up to 80mg of opiates from my pain doctor. I was so addicted to them. The hospital would not give me that high a dose. They gave me 10 mg of percocet a day. I started having withdrawal symptoms. I have bipolar disorder and started getting paronoid. I thought the police were watching me from behind the wall. I called the nurse a fake nurse and the younger guy in the next bed a fake patient.
By Jim Giles4 years ago in Psyche
Leaving Westview
Two weeks ago, I finally got around to watching WandaVision. I wish I'd done it sooner. Because, I'm happy to report, I am now fourteen days sober, and this popular television show, first released in January of this year, has played a big role in making that possible.
By S. Frazer4 years ago in Psyche
Keep Coming Back
I. THE DOPPLEGANGER “Welcome back,” were the two words that echoed in my head every time I came to after another blackout.
By Lindsay4 years ago in Psyche
What are the activities of Sober Living Program in Orland Park, IL
The Sober Living program was founded by Pam Patterson in Pacific Grove, California. She found that her children were not getting the support they needed from their peers and that she needed to do something about it. She decided to establish a group with the same motto as her Christian family counseling services - "we are all saved." The Sober Living program is now providing over 40 local families with the resources they need to live productive, self-respecting lives.
By Delia Newland4 years ago in Psyche
Legal & Lethal
Alcohol. If it’s legal, it must be safe, right? As adults, we enjoy going out and having a few drinks. Sometimes we enjoy going out and having more than a few drinks, followed by hating ourselves, usually the next morning. Because it’s so accessible – even from a young age – we can forget how toxic alcohol is.
By Nicole Brown4 years ago in Psyche
What is Sober Living in St. Louis, MO
What is Sober Living in St Louis MO all about? It is a rather common question to ask among people who are living in this region of the country. There are many Sober Living Programs in St Louis. Sober Living is a term which is used to refer to a wide variety of living programs that help people to cope with various forms of emotional and mental stress.
By Russ Tollett4 years ago in Psyche