Every once in a while a term escapes the mental health field and enters the public domain. Some famously misunderstood and often misused examples include OCD, bipolar, bipolar disorder, mental illness, narcissist, depression, and…addictive personality. Among casual users, the term addictive personality has evolved to describe individuals who seem prone to developing some form of…
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In an increasingly digital world, it is easy to lose track of how much time we spend on our screens. This may partly explain why specific underlying mental health problems and challenges linked to digital devices seem to be on the rise. In particular, digital gaming has become a significant context in which problematic gaming…
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Parenting is one of the most demanding and emotionally charged responsibilities in life. When combined with the journey of addiction recovery, it becomes an even more complex and delicate balancing act. For many individuals, becoming a parent can be a powerful motivator to seek sobriety and rebuild their lives. At the same time, the stresses…
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As the world has advanced at a tremendous rate, so has the awareness regarding addictive substances increased among people. Especially when it comes to alcohol consumption, about 58% of the population is willing to quit, considering its negative consequences and the health risks involved. If you’re concerned about your own or someone else’s drinking, this…
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Cystitis, defined as inflammation of the bladder, is a common urological condition primarily caused by bacterial infection but also influenced by various lifestyle factors, including alcohol consumption. While alcohol itself is not a direct etiological agent of cystitis, evidence indicates that alcohol can exacerbate symptoms, increase susceptibility to urinary tract infections (UTIs), and impede recovery…
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Horses have long been a symbol of strength and grace — and now, they’re helping people recover from addiction. Equine therapy (also known as equine-assisted therapy, hippotherapy, or horse-assisted therapy) is a therapeutic intervention that involves using horses as a tool for healing. As a type of animal assisted intervention, equine therapy is used for…
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Ketamine bladder, also known as ketamine bladder syndrome, is a serious urinary tract condition caused by recreational ketamine misuse that inflames and damages the bladder lining, leading to bladder pain, urgency, infections, and a reduced bladder capacity. In today’s world, 11% of the population still abuses ketamine to seek a sense of euphoria or detach…
DetailsWhen a loved one is caught in addiction, the people around them are always left asking the same painful question: Why don’t they just stop? But the reason that makes that question so hard to answer is that addiction was misunderstood for a very long time. Treat as a weakness or a choice, it left…
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Alcohol is known to interact with many medications, particularly antibiotics, sometimes leading to unpleasant or even dangerous side effects. One of the most well-known examples is the reaction between alcohol and metronidazole, which can cause nausea, flushing, and headaches. But what about nitrofurantoin, a commonly prescribed antibiotic for urinary tract infections, including bladder infections? Many patients…
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Heroin detox isn’t just about clearing a substance from your system. Detoxing from heroin, commonly referred to as heroin detoxification or opioid withdrawal in the medical and treatment community, refers to the process of withdrawal and the initial stage of treatment, which is crucial for starting recovery. It is more about restarting your mind, soul,…
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