What Should I Treat First, Depression or My Addiction?
Depression and Addiction
Throughout life, everyone has bad days and low moments. We all get into a “funk” or have times when we feel the blues. While this is a normal part of life and reaction to stress or traumatic events, depression is an entirely different thing.
According to the American Psychiatry Associaton, Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. The condition causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s a...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - June 17, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Depression Depression Treatment Dual Diagnosis and Eating Disorder Treatment antidepressants co-occurring disorder co-occurring disorders co-occurring disorders treatment co-occurring psychological disorders depression disorder Source Type: blogs
Cyberbullying: The Psychological Effects on Teens
Cyberbullying is the repeated and willful use of digital technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. Cyberbullies use cell phones, computers and tablets. They use email, text messaging, social media, apps, forums and gaming in their efforts to humiliate their peers and others.
With today’s mandatory need for smartphones and 24-7 access to social media platforms, anyone can be a perpetual target. But because teens and young adults access these digital platforms so often, they are the most vulnerable. Staying “connected” online with friends is not always as innocent as it appears.
Here a few thi...
Source: World of Psychology - June 17, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John Tsilimparis, MFT Tags: Bullying Children and Teens Parenting Students Trauma Adolescence Cyberbullying Self Harm Social Isolation social media Substance Abuse Teen Depression teen suicide Source Type: blogs
Is There a Cure for Addiction?
Addiction is a chronic condition that leads to overdose and death. Addiction ruins lives, families and devastates communities. If you are suffering from addiction, it can be normal to ask yourself hard questions such as, “will I suffer from addiction forever? Is there a cure for addiction?” While there is no magic wand that can cure addiction, it is a treatable condition. When addiction is treated, people can go on to live normal, happy, healthy lives. While addiction may cause a lot of destruction and fractured relationships in its path, people can repair and move on from them as well.
The Cure for Addiction: Treatme...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - June 14, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Complementary Therapies Comprehensive behavioral treatment Healthy Eating and Recovery Mental Health Sober Living and Aftercare Substance Abuse addicted to alcohol addiction help addiction recovery programs Source Type: blogs
Why is it So Hard to Get Help for My Addiction?
Reasons It Is Hard to Get Help for My Addiction
Breaking free from the prison that addiction holds you in is very difficult. It can often be a long, bumpy road to recovery because long-lasting sobriety takes a lot of effort. It can make many people stop to wonder: Why is it so hard to get help for my addiction?
Roadblocks of Getting Help for My Addiction
One of the many reasons you may be thinking, “why is it so hard to get help for my addiction?” is because there can be many roadblocks in the way. Some of these roadblocks include life obligations, the detox process, and the financial cost of treatment.
Life Obligation...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - June 14, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction Stories Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Drug Treatment Substance Abuse addiction help admissions alcohol detox call for help drug detox medical detox medicated-assisted detox presc Source Type: blogs
The Impact of the Media ’s Glamorization of Drug Abuse on Mental Health
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We often hear about celebrities with addictions from various news outlets.
Addiction and mental health issues can affect anyone. In fact, about 19% of all U.S. adults have dealt or are currently dealing with a mental illness, according to a national survey held by SAMHSA in 2017.
The Role of Media in Drug Abuse
It has been shown that the media contributes to the stigma
of menta...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - June 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NicoleClarke Tags: depression internet culture psychology self education self improvement celebrities with addictions celebrity overdoses role of media in drug abuse songs about drugs Source Type: blogs
Shame, When You ’re Too Ashamed to Talk About It
Daily we all experience a variety of emotions. Certain things make us happy, others sad. We may see certain people and feel love, or see other people who make us angry. And although most of us don’t go around discussing each emotion we are feeling, we aren’t really thinking about hiding them either. There is, however, one emotion that people sometimes feel and go to great lengths to avoid discussing, showing or admitting. Shame.
Shame is a painful emotion that causes us to feel inadequate, unworthy and as though we have failed at, well, likely everything. It’s often confused with embarrassment or guilt, but it’s a...
Source: World of Psychology - June 13, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kurt Smith, Psy.D., LMFT, LPCC, AFC Tags: Self-Esteem Self-Help chronic shame Embarrassment Feelings Of Inadequacy Guilt self-worth Source Type: blogs
What is SMART Recovery?
Understanding SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is an acronym that stands for “Self-Management and Recovery Training.” According to the SMART Recovery website, the purpose of SMART Recovery is to “support individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviors (substances or activities), by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions; and to work towards long-term satisfaction and quality of life.”
SMART Recovery VS 12 Step
It is important to know that SMART Recovery is not a 12 step program, like Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous. In fact, th...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - June 6, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Sober Living and Aftercare Substance Abuse addiction recovery programs addiction treatment center drug addiction recovery full Source Type: blogs
5 Underlying Reasons for Addiction
What Are 5 Underlying Reasons for Addiction?
Addiction always stems from a root cause, also known as one of the reasons for addiction. It is extremely important to treat both the root cause of the addiction in addition to the physical addiction itself. Staying sober involves much more than just detoxing from drugs or alcohol and abstaining from them in the future. It also involves finding the underlying reasons for the addiction and treating that as well, so that it does not exacerbate the addiction in the future. This is why so many people fail when they attempt to quit using drugs or alcohol cold turkey.
While there can ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - June 4, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Abuse Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction to Pharmaceuticals Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Alcohol Alcoholism Anxiety Children Depression Depression Treatment Drug Treatment LGBT LGBTQ Mental Health Painkiller Source Type: blogs
Top 10 Warning Signs I Am Addicted to Drugs
Am I Addicted to Drugs?
Drug abuse can affect all people from any walk of life. Chances are, you have stopped and thought about whether or not your drug use has turned into an addiction. Whether you have been prescribed medication, have fallen into drugs through partying or have been surrounded by drugs your whole life, anyone can succumb to drug addiction. Knowing the warning signs of being addicted to drugs is important so that you can know when to get the help you need.
Addiction can look different on everybody. However, it can produce noticeable symptoms. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the below symptoms,...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - May 29, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction Stories Addiction to Pharmaceuticals Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Cocaine Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Heroin lsd Marijuana MDMA Methamphetamines Painkiller Substance Source Type: blogs
How To Tell If I Am Enabling
Am I Enabling?
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be one of the hardest things someone can experience. This is especially true for close family members, like children or parents. People who are suffering from addiction can become very manipulative in order to continue their substance abuse. The person who is at the other end of this manipulation and allows their loved one’s addiction to continue with little to no problems is considered to be enabling.
Signs You Are Enabling
You may have considered that you are enabling your loved one. Small acts, such as giving your loved one money when they ask or allowing...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - May 29, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Alcoholism Behavioral Addictions Children Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Parenting Relationships Substance Abuse drug addiction enabler enabling family family disease family involvement f Source Type: blogs
Study: Few wearable neurotechnologies have been directly tested by high-quality, peer-reviewed research
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Wearable brain devices sold with questionable claims (Computer World):
“Wearable ‘neurotechnology’ devices have in recent years hit the mainstream market; pitched to consumers as a way to improve memory and attention, boost brain fitness and control games and objects with the power of the mind.
An analysis of commercially available wearable ‘neurodevices’ published this week in journal Neuron has cast doubt on whether their makers can back up such claims.
A team of researchers at University of British Columbia in Vancouver identified 41 devices for sale, of which 22 were recording devices and 19 stimulating...
Source: SharpBrains - May 28, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology brain-activity Brain-Fitness claims Direct-to-Consumer EEG neurodevices Neuroethics Neurotechnology neurotechnology claims Source Type: blogs
The Inpatient Drug Rehab Industry Is Still Failing
Longtime readers of World of Psychology know I don’t have a lot of patience for the ridiculous shady marketing practices of the drug rehab industry, otherwise known as inpatient alcohol treatment centers. While there are many ethical, well-meaning providers in this space, there are dozens of companies who are still scraping bottom.
Today I take a look at where American Addiction Centers is and where it’s going, and the new obfuscated marketing efforts of Freedom Healthcare of America.
The inpatient drug rehab industry created its own problem. Led by the biggest names in the industry, such as American Addiction...
Source: World of Psychology - May 27, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Alcoholism Ethics & Morality General Policy and Advocacy Substance Abuse Treatment AAC addiction campuses American Addiction Centers freedom healthcare Source Type: blogs
Ketamine for major depression: New tool, new questions
Ketamine was once used mainly as an anesthetic on battlefields and in operating rooms. Now this medication is gaining ground as a promising treatment for some cases of major depression, which is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In the US, recent estimates show 16 million adults had an episode of major depression in the course of a year. Suicide rates rose substantially between 1999 and 2016, increasing by more than 30% in 25 states. Because of its rapid action, ketamine could have a role to play in helping to prevent suicide.
Why is ketamine exciting for treating depression?
If a person responds to ketamine, it c...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert C. Meisner, MD Tags: Anxiety and Depression Health Health trends Mental Health Source Type: blogs
SMART Recovery vs 12 Step
What is the difference between SMART Recovery vs 12 Step?
If you or a loved one is suffering from addiction and have made the decision to get help, choosing the right program can be difficult. There are so many options available as far as treatment centers, residential rehab, outpatient rehab, whether to go out of town, stay at home and more. There’s also the decision of whether SMART Recovery or 12 Step might be right for you. Finding a program that clicks for you will make all the difference, so read on to find out more about SMART Recovery vs 12 Step.
Understanding SMART Recovery
According to SMARTRecovery.org, SMART ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - May 16, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Complementary Therapies Comprehensive behavioral treatment Sober Living and Aftercare Substance Abuse addiction treatment alcohol treatment drug addiction treatment drug treatment drug treatment center SM Source Type: blogs
BioethicsTV (May 6-10) #TheResident; #ChicagoMed
Exploring ethical issues in medical dramas
The Resident (Season 2; Episode 23): Unrepresented patient and substance abuse; Chicago Med (Season 4; Episode 20): Violating a patient’s autonomy; organ trafficking
The Resident (Season 2; Episode 23): Unrepresented patient and substance abuse
A middle-aged man comes to the ER unable to speak and without ID. The staff gives him the name “Sunflower”. He is presumed to be homeless based on the state of his clothing and dirt under his fingernails; thus, without insurance.… (Source: blog.bioethics.net)
Source: blog.bioethics.net - May 14, 2019 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Craig Klugman Tags: BioethicsTV Decision making Featured Posts Informed Consent Organ Transplant & Donation battery EMTALA organ trafficking Substance Abuse Source Type: blogs
