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What Makes Methamphetamine Addictive?

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug because it triggers the brain to release dopamine, a chemical that makes people feel happy. This feeling of pleasure encourages users to keep taking the drug, leading to a habit. With frequent use, it becomes hard to stop because of the strong desire for these good feelings, even though
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Psychosocial Treatment For Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia treatment has always been a tough puzzle to solve. But now, new research shows that a broad approach can really make a difference. Psychosocial treatment, which includes therapy, counseling, and social support, helps manage not just the symptoms but also the social, emotional, and mental challenges of schizophrenia. Unlike treatments that mainly use medicines,
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Self-Harm and OCD: Causes and Treatment

OCD and self-harm behaviors represent distinct sets of symptoms that can occasionally overlap. Some individuals with OCD experience intrusive thoughts about harming themselves or others, Known as harm OCD. These thoughts can include various fears, such as accidentally causing harm by leaving the stove on or forgetting to lock a door. While “harm OCD” is
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Understanding Relapse in Self-Harm: Prevention Strategies & Support

It can be challenging for teens and young adults as well as for parents whose children have gone through a relapse in self-harm. Relapse feels discouraging, so it’s important to remember that recovery is achievable. It needs proper guidance and support. Addressing relapse in self-harm is important. It helps prevent the physical and emotional damage
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Understanding the Addictive Nature of Self-Harm: Insights & Help

Everyone knows about alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder, gambling, pornography etc! But have you ever got to know about the addictive nature of self-harm? You must have thought that, is self-harming addictive? Well, it is! Self-harm involves deliberately hurting oneself as a way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger, or frustration. It may
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The Benefits of Therapy: Expert Advice from Elite DNA

How well do you understand the benefits of therapy?   Expecting relief from a specific condition is certainly one benefit you can expect. But therapy offers a wide range of benefits for your mental and emotional well-being – benefits many people aren’t aware of. Our cultural background might inhibit us from recognizing these benefits and