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Healing from Within: Trauma Therapy for Women Who’ve Been Told They’re ‘Too Sensitive’

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Healing from Within: Trauma Therapy for Women Who’ve Been Told They’re ‘Too Sensitive’ Have you ever been told that you’re “too sensitive”? This neurodivergent trait affects about 15-20% of people, with a significant number of women in this group.

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Addiction Rehab for Teens: Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges

Clear Behavioral Health

By providing comprehensive care that encompasses therapy, education, and family involvement, addiction rehab and mental health programs can empower your child to reclaim their life and chart their course toward a brighter, substance-free future. Call us today to get started. Call us today to get started. How Does Addiction Affect Teenagers?

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How to Know if You Could Benefit from Addiction Treatment Rehab

Clear Behavioral Health

Understanding Addiction as a Medical Condition Addiction is a brain disorder, which is chronic and characterized by compulsive substance seeking even with adverse consequences. Whether it be alcohol, illicit substances, or prescription drugs, when you develop a substance dependence , your brain chemistry begins to change.

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Day # 161: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Bullet Psych

Alcohol is reinforcing because it increases dopamine release in the brain's reward system, particularly in the mesolimbic pathway, leading to feelings of pleasure, relaxation, and euphoria. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder , affecting millions worldwide. Highest rates in ages 1829.

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Day # 162: Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder

Bullet Psych

head trauma, hypoxia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, electrolyte abnormalities, encephalopathy , other intoxications). Sedative-hypnotics can be effective, but they carry significant risks of dependence , tolerance , withdrawal , and abuse. Epidemiology : 12-month prevalence of sedative-hypnotic use disorder is ~0.2-0.5% of the U.S. population.