Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been around for as long as human beings, but we’ve only just begun to get a grasp on its true nature and effects in the past 100 years. PTSD is a dangerous anxiety disorder that occurs after a life-threatening or traumatic event. Common symptoms include trouble sleeping, jumping at small…
When was the last time you joked by saying, “It’s driving me to drink”? Stress does crazy things. It triggers different reactions in different people, some hardly noticeable and others visibly detrimental. Exposure to too much stress for too long can contribute to anxiety. Anxiety leaves a person more susceptible to addiction. It’s a vicious…
Much controversy surrounds whether or not a person can ever be cured of addiction. The truth is that addiction, by its very nature, is not a curable ailment; however, it can be effectively treated and managed so that you can lead a healthy life. Why Can’t Addiction be Cured? It’s a frustrating reality to accept…
Drug and alcohol abuse clout your mind, damage your body and cause feelings of hopelessness to settle in. When it comes to the recovery process, it is natural to feel as though things will never get better. Although recovery may seem hard, there is an end in sight. Part of the process is understanding what…