Detox and Treatment

It can change how you perceive sights and sounds, make you feel like you’re not in control, and make you feel detached from the world around you or any pain you’re feeling. For some, tapering might prolong the withdrawal process without significantly alleviating discomfort. An abrupt cessation can, in many instances, expedite the body’s return […]

Known for its widespread use as a “party drug”, ecstasy is commonly taken by young adults to boost their mood and energy, which can lead to emotional and psychological addiction. This is especially the case for individuals with underlying mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, as withdrawal from the drug can exacerbate these […]

It lays out how you’ll respond if unforeseen events knock your plans off track—like how you’ll pivot if you lose a key client, or what you’ll do if your software service goes down for more than three hours. Get step-by-step instructions to create an effective contingency plan, so if the unexpected happens, your team can […]

As people move along the recovery path, they not only gain new skills, they also begin to view themselves differently. A shift toward a new positive identity occurs as they encounter themselves in a new light. Frequent intoxication and, more broadly, the addictive process often mean that people have violated their own values, morals, and […]

That makes it hard to predict if a person may develop an addiction. When quitting ecstasy, former users are encouraged to seek professional help in a medical detox program. A user who has multiple addictions may also have a more intense and complicated withdrawal, and a user who has co-occurring mental health disorders may also experience additional […]

It can mean more time for your other interests, and even new interests. More time to meet new people, catch up with old friends and try new things. Information provided on Forbes Health is for educational purposes only. Your health and wellness is unique to you, and the products and services we review may not […]

Recovery is a process of transformation in which we seek to become something greater, healthier, and happier than we’ve ever been. Unfortunately, for as many years as it has taken folks to get into recovery, they’d like to make up for lost time and be all better by next week. Sobriety isn’t a magic answer […]

Fatigue is also a common symptom of depression and an after-effect of anxiety. You also might feel tired from the many thoughts and emotions that can overwhelm you when you don’t have alcohol or drugs to numb them. Physical symptoms of anxiety can make you feel as if something scary is happening. Your breathing and […]

On this occasion, he was intoxicated, carrying razor blades, complaining of auditory hallucinations, and threatening to kill himself if not provided shelter. A plan was developed to address his worsening problems and chronic misuse of the psychiatric emergency room. Alcohol abuse was present in both her parents’ families, and she reported physical and sexual abuse […]

Of the 11 inhalant abuse and dependence criteria, withdrawal was ranked as the 7th most common criteria among all inhalant users. For those without an inhalant disorder, the ranking of withdrawal was 5th (inhalant abuse, 7th; inhalant dependence, 6th). Among persons with inhalant dependence, the majority (53.4%) experienced withdrawal. Among the seven inhalant dependence criteria, […]