Pregnancy is an exciting and joyful time, but it can be overwhelming and stressful if you are struggling with addiction. The good news is with the right help, you can safely detox and give your baby the best chance for a healthy life. What You Consume Affects Your...
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid painkiller made from morphine (a natural chemical that is extracted from the seed pod of opium poppy plants). Heroin binds to opioid receptors in the brain and quickly delivers a short-lived surge of euphoric pleasure but at a...
Many people who decide to quit drugs or alcohol try to stop cold turkey but fail because they don’t realize how severe withdrawal symptoms can be. Beating an addiction is much more than simply deciding to stop — although, for some, that may be the hardest first step....
People who drink too much may feel tingling or pain in their limbs. This is a form of nerve damage, known as alcoholic neuropathy, where heavy alcohol use damages the peripheral nerves — the ones that help you move (motor nerves) and feel physical sensations (sensory...
Shame and guilt are common emotions, and we’ve all experienced them many times. Most people deal with them successfully, but for those with a substance abuse disorder, guilt, and shame can fuel their addictions. Shame vs. Guilt Some people think that guilt and shame...
Words are the tools used by the human brain to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings in ways others can understand. Words help when we consciously talk to ourselves as a way of organizing our thoughts or solving problems. Words reinforce ideas, express emotions, and...
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