Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness characterized by low self-esteem, relationship instability and fears of abandonment or being alone. If symptoms like these affect your life, they may leave you wondering why you have trouble maintaining stable, healthy relationships or what causes you to push others away with your unpredictable behavior. Understanding Borderline Personality…
Driving under the influence of alcohol is an accident waiting to happen. In an attempt to discourage people from driving drunk, all 50 U.S. states have introduced severe DUI penalties, including jail time, hefty fines, community service and a loss of driving privileges. Still, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an…
Though many people look forward to the holiday season all year, others get anxious, lonely or depressed around this time of year. Special occasions like family get-togethers can be triggering for various reasons, especially if you are trying to stay on a sober path and your loved ones’ celebrations tend to revolve around alcohol. Here…
Despite its bright lights, colorful decorations and celebratory atmosphere, the holiday season can still be overwhelming at times. This time of year brings unique stressors such as extra social commitments, family obligations, crowded stores and ongoing pressure to shop for gifts. Alongside these anxiety triggers, you may also feel lonely, fatigued or hopeless – especially…
Of all the heartbreaking aspects of addiction, one of the worst tragedies is the toll this disease can take on your relationship with your partner. Though you may feel you can successfully keep your drinking and drug use separate from every other aspect of your life, a worsening substance use disorder will make that objective…
The day you complete your rehab program and step back into the real world, you will likely feel renewed energy, enthusiasm and a new lease on life. However, the conclusion of your stay in a drug and alcohol treatment facility is not a cure for the disease of addiction – it’s only the start of…
Drinking alcohol is a commonly accepted part of American culture. Many young adults grow up believing their first alcoholic beverage is a rite of passage and look forward to their 21st birthday so they can legally partake in beer, wine and liquor. Some people have no problem drinking in moderation and may only have alcohol…
Even if you’re not a health enthusiast always looking to stay current with the latest research for living your best life, you’ve probably heard of trends like intermittent fasting, juice cleanses and detoxing various substances from your body. All it takes is a quick Google search to find hundreds of thousands of articles promising the…
You have probably heard that the U.S. is in an opioid epidemic, but you might not realize what that means, who it affects and what factors are involved. You may have even taken a prescription medication containing hydrocodone on your doctor’s orders without realizing it was an opioid, only to experience withdrawal symptoms after your…
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health condition in the U.S., affecting up to 18.1% of the population annually. As National Recovery Month continues, learn what you can do to help a loved one manage their anxiety symptoms. 1. Understand How Anxiety Affects Them Not everyone’s anxiety manifests identically. For example, an anxious person…