Anxiety treatment offers relief if you’re experiencing overwhelming stress at some point in life. For instance, you may feel tensed about sitting for an exam, a job interview, or even undergoing a medical test. Some people are even terrified by a sudden stock market drop, and can quickly go into depression. For many people worldwide…
COVID-19 is changing the way we do most things, including the way people approach rehab. Drug treatment programs are no less necessary just because there is a pandemic. Those with a substance use disorder, in some cases, may have a higher risk of complications from a COVID-19 infection, too. It is important to understand how…
Individuals struggling with substance use disorder are often in and out of addiction treatment centers. Some are in correctional facilities or homeless shelters. During this trying period of COVID-19, most outpatient centers are closing. Patients of drug and alcohol abuse are seeking treatment from residential facilities. There is a need for these facilities to ensure…
As the coronavirus continues to surge through the U.S., medical professionals grow more concerned about how the virus affects addiction and your physical health. Early on, the virus was a major threat to the elderly. However, we now know that it presents a health risk to those in different age groups and to individuals who…
Do you know the differences between an epidemic and a pandemic? An epidemic is a disease that affects a wide area and most people fall sick at the same time. A pandemic, on the other hand, is a disease that affects a wider geographical area and people in the world contract it. The World Health…
The coronavirus will do more harm than just infecting the body. It may lead to economic depression, long-term isolation, job losses, remote work, or other issues that can affect people negatively. As such, depression treatment will be more important than ever. Depression can arise as a result of a dramatic shift in a person’s life,…
The Dangers of a Compromised Immune System Everyone is living in unusual times with the COVID-19 pandemic, and no one is sure what the future looks like. As more states ask people to stay at home or to shelter-in-place, it’s easy for stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions to become overwhelming. Within a few short…
Addiction and Your Physical Health Health experts say that coronavirus has adverse and deadly effects on people with underlying conditions and weak immune systems. The symptoms of COVID-19 worsen among this group of people and end up causing death. The relationship between addiction and your physical health is negative and at times life-threatening. People struggling…
Safety at Rehab Centers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Each year, millions of people in the US find safety at rehab centers when they’re struggling with substance use disorders or mental health conditions. About 2.1 million annual visits to emergency rooms across the nation are related to drug abuse; this is an average of 5,000 daily visits.…