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Fear of Society to Acknowledge Mental illness

Mental illness

Don’t let people think that we are psychopaths by thinking that we are afraid to face mental illness. We know that the present age is of technology; bodies of people have many resources; along with this, mental diseases are also spreading a lot. Indeed, for every disease, both prayer and medicine are important. Then,  from[…]

Mindfulness and Its Effects on Mental Well-being: Research, Techniques and Benefits

Mindfulness and Its Effects on Mental Well-being: Research, Techniques and Benefits

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health concerns are on the rise, with anxiety, depression, and stress affecting millions globally. Amid this, mindfulness has emerged as a powerful tool to help people manage their mental well-being. Rooted in ancient contemplative practices, mindfulness is widely studied and applied across various fields, from psychology to education and healthcare.[…]

Neuroplasticity and Drug Addiction: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Substance Abuse

Neuroplasticity

Introduction The human brain is an incredibly adaptive organ, capable of changing its structure and function in response to experiences, learning, and environmental influences. This capacity for change is referred to as neuroplasticity. While neuroplasticity is often highlighted in positive contexts, such as learning new skills or recovering from brain injuries, it also plays a[…]

Classical Conditioning and How it Can Aid in Cravings Management

craving

Cravings can be defined as one of the most common and recurring features in the abstinence and recovery process of drug addiction. They can be triggered by different aspects related to an individual’s drug use, in the form of people, places, time, feelings, situations etc. The key to the management of cravings comes from a[…]

Disrupted Decision-Making in Addiction

addiction

Albert Einstein said, “A human brain that causes the problem cannot solve the problems.” An addictive person’s brain develops brain changes due to abuse of the drug. The addicted person’s brain could not return to normal during the period of using drugs. Most of the changes in the brain take months and even years to[…]

Toxic Shame and Its Connection to Substance Abuse: Insights from Healing the Shame That Binds You

toxic shame

Toxic shame, a deep-rooted feeling of worthlessness and inadequacy, is a permeating emotional state that can immensely impact a person’s psychological health and behaviour. In the book “Healing the Shame that Binds You,” John Bradshaw delves into the devastating effects of toxic shame and its significant connection to substance abuse. In this article, we will explore[…]

How Addiction Leads to Withered Brain

addiction

When people start alcohol intake and use other drugs, they don’t know what adverse consequences they are going to face. Addiction is a disease in which the individual brain is directly affected because drugs are mind-altering, which means they change the brain structure and function. Addiction leads to much neurological damage; that’s why addicts face[…]

The Hidden Epidemic: How Addiction Fuels Violence, Accidents, and Self-Destruction

addiction

In recent years, the issue of addiction has increasingly surfaced as a significant contributor to various forms of violence, accidents, and self-destructive behavior. This problem is not limited to specific regions but is a global concern affecting millions of lives annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that more than 3 million deaths annually are[…]

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