You struggle with substance abuse.– If you have ADHD, you may be suffering from other problems as well. You may even develop unhealthy coping mechanisms for your symptoms, includingdrug or alcohol abuse. ADHD may also make it harder for you to stick with a treatment program for addiction. ...
Familiarizing Yourself with the Signs of Opioid Addiction in Adults Barbiturates are no longer used as frequently as they once were, but they are nevertheless occasionally used to treat seizure disorders and during surgery. It’s also recommended that households with a person with opioid addiction ...
Adults with ADHD struggle with disorganization, distractibility, and depression, as well as misdiagnosis. Poor memory and concentration are signs of ADD.
Most people don't know what signs to look for, or they overlook the little clues in front of them. Through my own experiences of being a child who was wrongfully touched by a family member, I hope to shed a little light on what to look out for. Some of these things might not be ...
t control the urge to visit adult websites at work. Researchers have found that 25% of working adults admitted to looking at pornography on a computer at work. If left untreated porn addiction can lead to broken relationships, loss of self-esteem, feelings of guilt, problems with work or ...
Studies have made a correlation between the use of substances in adolescence and problem use later in life. Therefore, it can be critical that addiction is addressed at a young age. Regardless, adults can also find symptom relief and treatment, and addiction is treatable at any age. Society...
Screen time limits aren’t just for kids! In fact, thanks to time spent at work, and your office commute, adults may be more in danger of video game addiction than we know. It may not be practical to limit your screen time by the hour. Instead, you should turn off all screens ...
The brain mechanism underlying addiction is in all of us. Some people will be more vulnerable to addiction than others, but we are all vulnerable. Here’s how experimenting can slide into addiction before you know it: ♦ When we do something that feels good – exercise, shopping, eating,...
Signs of a Gambling Addiction With so much at risk, it’s important to know thered flags for a gambling addiction, whether you’re concerned about a loved one or yourself. They often include: Being preoccupied with gambling and neglecting normal activities to take part. ...
Childhood trauma doesn’t go away just because you grow up. There can be a long-term impact on mental health, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Fortunately, knowing the symptoms of childhood trauma in adults, the effect it can have, and how to treat it can help you heal from a ...