Julia Miller
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Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness?
And just like many other diseases, alcoholism can co-occur with other conditions and contribute to the development of other conditions, as well. Due to the undeniable link between alcohol and mental illness, today we pose the question: is alcoholism a mental illness? And if so, what does this mean for those with the disorder?
By Julia Millerabout a year ago in Humans
Guide to Parenting Adults With Mental Illness
Millions of people are living with mental health disorders. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the onset of mental illness begins by age 14 in 50% of people, and 75% by age 25, increasing significantly within the last decade alone.1 Though it’s normal to experience some growing pains when merging into adulthood, the transition can be even more difficult when mental health problems are involved. For parents of mentally ill adults, the subsequent struggles can be difficult to manage. If your son or daughter is coping with depression or a similar disorder, here's a guide to parenting adults with mental illness that can help.
By Julia Millerabout a year ago in Humans
How Injuries Can Lead to Addiction
When people sustain physical injuries, they’re commonly prescribed painkillers like opioids to help them cope with the pain as their body heals. Painkillers like hydrocodone, codeine, and oxycodone are commonly prescribed to treat pain following surgery or a serious injury. However, because opioids are among the most commonly abused drugs in the world, it’s unsurprising that eventually, many people who have been prescribed these drugs for injury-related pain struggle with substance abuse. Below is more on how injuries can lead to addiction and how to recognize the signs of a developing problem.
By Julia Millerabout a year ago in Humans
Addiction Podcasts You Might Like
From pregnancy podcasts for expecting mothers to podcasts about caring for your pets, the possibilities seem endless. Because listening to podcasts is often easier than sitting down to read or doing research on the internet – especially for busy people – our Pennsylvania rehab believes these are another great avenue for people in recovery. With that said, here are some of the top addiction podcasts you should listen to.
By Julia Millerabout a year ago in Humans
Shake and Bake Meth
The shake and bake meth process is designed to make the manufacturing of methamphetamine quicker and less detectable by law enforcement. If you’ve ever watched the movie Talladega Nights, you may have heard of Will Ferrell’s character, Ricky Bobby, using the term “shake and bake” with his best friend in the movie as their catchphrase. While the saying was meant to be funny in the semi-raunchy movie, the shake ‘n bake meth process is anything but laughable.
By Julia Miller2 years ago in Criminal