There is a typical experience most people have in response to a tragic event in their lives or some other common cause of normal temporary depression. But, a substance-induced mood disorder is different. It can continue for months and sometimes even years.
Medical science has been researching substance addiction for many years. As a result, today much more is understood about how various drugs interact with receptors in the body and brain to drive physical and, by extension, psychological addiction. But, many people still make assumptions about addiction and treatment based on false information from unqualified sources. So, let’s look at some of the most harmful myths about drug addiction and rehab and use this information to start helping people become better informed about the problem and solutions.
Untreated mental illness is a crisis in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Over 20% of adults in the country have a mental illness, but only around 45% of those receive behavioral healthcare (2019). The lack of local access to mental health services, cost of treatment, societal stigma, and other factors contribute to the widespread inability to get treatment. Telehealthcare removes obstacles to receiving mental health care. Virtual therapy sessions are enabling more and more people with mental health issues to succeed in their lives.
Most people who need to seek substance abuse treatment don’t attempt to obtain professional help. There are typical obstacles that dishearten many people suffering from alcohol or drug addiction, causing them to avoid seeking treatment or doubt their likelihood of lasting success after rehab. In some cases, individuals face a combination of these barriers to entering a substance abuse program. But, every individual who needs alcohol or drug addiction treatment should be able and willing to receive it.
Although some people succeed in turning away from abusing drugs or alcohol with just support from friends or family, there are over 20 million individuals struggling with addiction in the United States who need treatment in a substance abuse center in order to overcome their dependency. In those cases, their addiction may be too extreme, or they may have a strong genetic predisposition, or there may be mental health factors or other issues which require help from rehab professionals.
Substance abuse and drug addiction are among the biggest problems facing modern society today. Unfortunately, opiate addiction is incredibly common. In a lot of situations, this addiction takes root following prescription medications. Opioid and narcotic drugs are only supposed to be used for short-term conditions. Unfortunately, many people end up relying on them to control chronic pain for prolonged amounts of time. Eventually, people get addicted to them. People may progress from prescription opioid medications to substances that are more deadly. Sadly, opioid overdoses are incredibly common. Why is this the case? What makes them different from other medications?
Among the various issues facing the modern healthcare system today, drug and alcohol abuse are among the biggest problems. In the past, there was a significant stigma that surrounded addiction and substance abuse. Thankfully, the stigma has started to lift. As a result, more resources have been poured into helping those who struggle with addiction and substance abuse. One option that is available now is residential rehab. First, you need to understand the basics of residential drug and alcohol rehab and residential rehab centers’ benefits.
There are many therapists in Utah who are willing to help, once you finally admit that you cannot "carry the load" on your own. But how do you select one that you know will be a good match for you? One reason why people don't succeed at therapy is because they don't put a lot of thought into the process of selecting one. When they discover that their therapist is not a good match for them, they may abandon the process. Don't let this happen to you or your loved ones.
Although mental health professionals considered homosexuality a mental illness between 1952 and 1973, today's professional standards recognize queer identity as healthy and normal. While gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans identity individuals are finding increased mainstream support and acceptance, as many as 65% commonly face anti-LGBTQ harassment and discrimination.
There is a typical experience most people have in response to a tragic event in their lives or some other common cause of normal temporary depression. But, a substance-induced mood disorder is different. It can continue for months and sometimes even years.
Medical science has been researching substance addiction for many years. As a result, today much more is understood about how various drugs interact with receptors in the body and brain to drive physical and, by extension, psychological addiction. But, many people still make assumptions about addiction and treatment based on false information from unqualified sources. So, let’s look at some of the most harmful myths about drug addiction and rehab and use this information to start helping people become better informed about the problem and solutions.
Untreated mental illness is a crisis in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Over 20% of adults in the country have a mental illness, but only around 45% of those receive behavioral healthcare (2019). The lack of local access to mental health services, cost of treatment, societal stigma, and other factors contribute to the widespread inability to get treatment. Telehealthcare removes obstacles to receiving mental health care. Virtual therapy sessions are enabling more and more people with mental health issues to succeed in their lives.
Most people who need to seek substance abuse treatment don’t attempt to obtain professional help. There are typical obstacles that dishearten many people suffering from alcohol or drug addiction, causing them to avoid seeking treatment or doubt their likelihood of lasting success after rehab. In some cases, individuals face a combination of these barriers to entering a substance abuse program. But, every individual who needs alcohol or drug addiction treatment should be able and willing to receive it.
Although some people succeed in turning away from abusing drugs or alcohol with just support from friends or family, there are over 20 million individuals struggling with addiction in the United States who need treatment in a substance abuse center in order to overcome their dependency. In those cases, their addiction may be too extreme, or they may have a strong genetic predisposition, or there may be mental health factors or other issues which require help from rehab professionals.
Substance abuse and drug addiction are among the biggest problems facing modern society today. Unfortunately, opiate addiction is incredibly common. In a lot of situations, this addiction takes root following prescription medications. Opioid and narcotic drugs are only supposed to be used for short-term conditions. Unfortunately, many people end up relying on them to control chronic pain for prolonged amounts of time. Eventually, people get addicted to them. People may progress from prescription opioid medications to substances that are more deadly. Sadly, opioid overdoses are incredibly common. Why is this the case? What makes them different from other medications?
Among the various issues facing the modern healthcare system today, drug and alcohol abuse are among the biggest problems. In the past, there was a significant stigma that surrounded addiction and substance abuse. Thankfully, the stigma has started to lift. As a result, more resources have been poured into helping those who struggle with addiction and substance abuse. One option that is available now is residential rehab. First, you need to understand the basics of residential drug and alcohol rehab and residential rehab centers’ benefits.
There are many therapists in Utah who are willing to help, once you finally admit that you cannot "carry the load" on your own. But how do you select one that you know will be a good match for you? One reason why people don't succeed at therapy is because they don't put a lot of thought into the process of selecting one. When they discover that their therapist is not a good match for them, they may abandon the process. Don't let this happen to you or your loved ones.
Although mental health professionals considered homosexuality a mental illness between 1952 and 1973, today's professional standards recognize queer identity as healthy and normal. While gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans identity individuals are finding increased mainstream support and acceptance, as many as 65% commonly face anti-LGBTQ harassment and discrimination.
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