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Alcohol Abuse

How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain – Causing Depression and Anxiety

For some alcohol is thought to have a short-term mood-boosting effect, but truthfully alcohol can also have detrimental effects on mental health. Some of the issues linked to drinking alcohol include memory loss, depression & anxiety, and even suicide. Heavy drinking can have detrimental effects on one’s ability to maintain positive mental health, interfering with naturally occuring chemicals found in the brain that are important for good mental health, and making it hard to deal with stress, causing depression and anxiety. Disruption of this delicate balance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, processes and chemicals occurs, when alcohol is consumed and especially

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Depression

Dangers of Antidepressant Withdrawal

Suddenly quitting antidepressants can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, both physically and mentally. Tapering or gradually reducing doses of antidepressant medications should always be done under medical supervision. When gradually reducing doses, patients are more likely to minimize symptoms and ease potential discomfort during the process. If you are looking to get off your antidepressant medication, it is important to speak to your doctor or seek other medical advice from licensed professionals like those at Fountain Hills Recovery and medical detox centers in the Greater Phoenix area. Challenges of Reducing Antidepressant Medication Use It can be challenging to stop taking antidepressants,

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Depression

6 Signs You Should Consider Rehab For Your Mental Health

Depression is like a stranger stepping into your skin. You begin to see a surplus of negative thoughts, a lack of motivation to succeed in your goals, and a disinterest in the things you once enjoyed. Before you know it, it feels like your old self is gone and replaced by an empty vessel of the former.  Thankfully, there is a way to take back control. Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis theory, believed that depression was the cause of inward anger or rage. Although Freud’s theory has been challenged, anger has been known to be the cause of fear

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