The month that follows, beckons the beginning of a slew of festivals in India from Raksha Bandhan, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi , Dussehra, Diwali, Eid, Christmas etc. India is a melting pot of cultures- however, one culture that seems to be alarmingly on the rise is that of popping the cork for every celebration pan socio- […]
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Addiction to alcohol and illicit drugs has always been spoken about, prescribed medication has remained silent but IS also a frontline addiction.. Addiction to prescription drugs is on the rise in India and across the world. There are drugs to sleep, there are drugs to wake up, there are drugs to perform, there are drugs
Denials in Codependency: Understanding the Hidden Struggles Codependency is defined as an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, especially one who struggles with addiction or illness. While addiction comes with its own set of denials, codependency often involves even deeper and more intense forms of denial. The Denial of Self in Codependency Denial
Human beings are mainly hedonistic in nature. Addiction is part of human nature. In the pursuit of pleasure one runs after a tomorrow that soon becomes yesterday and the here and now is forgotten. Addiction is defined: A chronic progressive behavioural pattern of an individual to seek pleasure or to reduce pain, not a necessity
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Zolpidem is a non benzodiazepine prescription medication used in the treatment of insomnia . It is known to induce and enhance the quality of sleep. Long term use can result in drug tolerance which can lead to increased use, abuse and addictive use. Common brand names of the same are Ambien, Zolfresh etc Addiction to
Man lives in his mind. Most of his activity revolves around the mind. As a result, the body has been neglected and the unity of mind-body has been shaken. The result- stress, emotional angst, etc… we color every experience with emotions, thus deluding us from reality. Have you ever eaten something very delicious and wanted
For some people, the initial move toward recuperation is recognizing their own battle with substance reliance. The following stage is discovering a treatment program that can help re-establish their general wellbeing, prosperity and joy.There are innumerable treatment choices an individual can browse. For instance, a few group with serious types of fixation enter a detox
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder earlier was part of Anxiety Disorders but in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders it has been given a standing of its own. OCD has been a topic of comedy, parody, or horror in movies -Jack Nicholson’s character in As Good As It Gets, sitcoms like Monk, etc. It
The presence of a psychiatric ailment along with Addiction to Alcohol and Drugs is termed as Dual Diagnosis.A person under the influence of a substance behaves many times in such a manner that it seems as though he is suffering from a psychiatric illness like bipolar disorder or psychosis. Several times during withdrawals the hallucinations
The need to “fit in” is a universal human trait – most youths do several things-dress alike keep up with the trends, etc; some of them being drinking and smoking cigarettes- like a “rite of passage” and lo! It is an entry into the world of parties –being part of, etc. the shy gangly adolescent
