When someone you care about struggles with chronic alcohol use, their personality can seem to shift. You may notice they become more self-centered, less empathetic or defensive when confronted. In some cases, these behaviors lead people to search for the term...
More than 12 million children in the United States live with a parent who struggles with alcohol use disorder. For many of those children, growing up in an unpredictable or emotionally challenging environment can quietly shape how they view trust, communication and...
Navigating mental health challenges can feel like charting a course through the vast night sky. Sometimes, it’s hard to see the way forward, and you might feel like you’re dealing with more than one complex issue at a time. It’s a very human experience. At...
One of the first effects of alcohol use is being able to forget about your worries and feel good for a while. Many people who have depression start drinking for the temporary relief it provides. However, both untreated depression and long-term alcohol use come with...
Irritability is both an emotion and a type of behavior. It’s often a sign that a person is struggling or that something is wrong. It’s normal to feel irritable and intolerant of others when you’re hungry, tired, sick or in physical pain. There are also mental health...
While programs for drug use and mental health are handled by clinics with different capabilities, drug use is closely related to mental health. Recreational drugs are often used to self-medicate, numb, or regulate emotions. They can be very effective in moments when a...
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