Research shows that millions of children in the US experience some form of trauma each year. Most of the cases go unreported because many adolescents may fail to seek professional help, citing shame. If the condition is left untreated, teens can resort to dangerous behaviors and self-medication while trying to numb uncomfortable feelings. If you’re…
Stress and addiction often occur simultaneously in both adults and adolescents. These conditions are commonplace because they tend to be cyclic. In other words, they both tend to feed off one another. When someone feels overwhelming stress, they will sometimes turn to addictive substances and begin abusing them. On the other hand, when someone had…
Substance abuse disorders and alcoholism are chronic mental health diseases that impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When you struggle with a substance abuse disorder, it can negatively impact your health, relationships, and finances. Symptoms, such as cravings, can occur throughout recovery, making it important to learn about coping with loneliness and other triggers. Addiction…
Addiction is a dangerous and chronic disease that doesn’t discriminate, meaning anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender, can develop a substance abuse disorder. All psychoactive substances, including legal ones like alcohol, can cause addiction. Addiction is a chronic condition, meaning that you can deal with symptoms, like negative cravings, long after your last use.…
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that impacts your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is also a disease that doesn’t discriminate, as anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, can develop a substance abuse disorder. Because addiction is chronic, you must learn how to cope with your symptoms throughout your lifetime to protect your…
Alcohol can cause both physical and psychological addiction. Anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender, can develop alcohol dependency, as alcoholism doesn’t discriminate. Alcohol intoxication can increase anger, lower inhibitions, and cloud your judgment, leaving you more prone to engaging in regrettable or dangerous behaviors. Another consequence of alcohol is that drinking and social media…
Struggling with an addiction can impair your judgment and increase your risk of engaging in dangerous behaviors. Intoxication also lowers inhibitions, which can lead to bad decisions. For example, you may be more likely to experiment with other substances when you are intoxicated. The dangers of mixing substances can include fatal and non-fatal overdoses. Psychoactive substances…
Addiction can damage your health, finances, career, and relationships, as it impacts your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. One consequence of addiction is that it impairs your judgment, which can make you more likely to engage in risky and dangerous behavior. Addiction increases your chances of mixing different substances, which can lead to polysubstance abuse. But…
Although the causes of anxiety can lead to severe symptoms, anxiety is highly treatable. Anyone can develop an anxiety disorder, although causes of anxiety can include trauma and low self-esteem. When you are struggling with anxiety, it is important to share your concerns with family members and your doctor as treatment can reduce symptoms. If…
Eating disorders can occur because of body image issues and anxiety. Teens are also at risk of using drugs and alcohol. Teens with mental health disorders are more likely to use psychoactive substances, which makes disordered eating and substance abuse strongly connected. Adolescence is a difficult time for teens. Puberty, social pressures, and academics can…