Asking for help can be a challenging process. We know that we need help but the words don’t always come easily. By the time we’ve gathered the courage to ask for help, the situation is most likely to have reached a critical point. This video takes you through the process of how to communicate that you need help, that life has become unmanageable and you cannot go on alone.
Halcion, also known as triazolam, is a benzodiazepine medication that is used to treat insomnia. However, long-term use or misuse of Halcion can lead to dependence and addiction. When a person stops using Halcion after prolonged use, they may experience withdrawal symptoms. Halcion withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include anxiety,…
Kris Gage pushes back on the social norm of romantic, possessive love, and exposes it for a co-dependent myth. The romance version is that your soulmate will somehow become responsible for your negative emotions and make you happy. The codependent myth is very popular, because it promises so much — i.e., that our partners will love us…
Life in recovery poses a unique set of challenges. Old self-destructive habits were sabotaging your happiness and comprising your life. Substance abuse was an all-consuming motivator and now that you are clean and sober, life may feel different and overwhelming. It is normal to go through an adjustment period where you are finding your feet…
Alcoholic hepatitis is a serious disease of the liver that is caused by drinking too much alcohol. If it is not treated quickly, it can lead to liver failure and other problems. The outlook for people with alcoholic hepatitis depends on how bad the disease is, how healthy the person is overall, and how quickly…
Healthy relationships are important to addiction recovery for several reasons. Addiction recovery can be challenging, and having a strong support system in place can make all the difference. Healthy relationships provide individuals in recovery with the emotional support they need to navigate the ups and downs of the recovery process. Healthy relationships hold individuals in…
From depression to alcohol addiction, researchers uniformly say legal medical “magic mushrooms” have many “benefits that the global legislation simply does not acknowledge”. One of the leading causes of illness and disability around the world can directly and indirectly be attributed to depression. According to the WHO, depression affects around 280 million people globally to…