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Understanding the Narcissist – Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Like other personality disorders, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is associated with specific narcissistic traits. You may perceive someone with narcissism as arrogant, rude, and self-absorbed. They often behave in ways that have a negative impact on others. But there’s more to this disorder than meets the eye, and a narcissistic person doesn’t choose their disorder. …

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Addiction and Poor Impulse Control

How are addiction and impulse control connected? Impulse control is an essential factor in successful addiction recovery. People who struggle with addiction often have difficulty controlling their impulses and exhibiting self-control when faced with temptation. The actual connection is between addiction and a lack of impulse control. Addiction therapy can help individuals develop better impulse …

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How to Overcome the Shame of Addiction

How are shame and addiction connected? Shame is a natural and normal human feeling, and it is typical to feel shame when you have an addiction. This doesn’t mean that it is helpful to feel this way. You feel shame as you struggle with addiction because society still views addiction as a moral failing. Whenever …

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Re-entering Life After Addiction

Any battle with addiction is difficult. Recovery periods will feel long and take their toll on the lives of the people involved. However, if you have had an exceptionally lengthy struggle with addiction and time spent in recovery, the havoc it wreaks on your life can be overwhelming. If you need help re-entering life after …

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What Are The Long-Term Effects of Xanax?

Xanax, which is the brand name of the prescription drug alprazolam, is one of the most popular anxiety drugs in the United States. It is used to treat mental health issues like anxiety disorders and panic disorders. It is among the most frequently prescribed medicines in the benzodiazepine family. However, it is also considered highly …

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Compulsive Gambling and Women

What is the link between compulsive gambling and women? Most think of gambling as something men do, but women are twice as likely to suffer from a gambling addiction than men. Many women struggle with this mental health issue and need gambling addiction treatment. Call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from the knowledgeable team at …

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Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a challenging psychiatric condition if you suspect that you or a loved one struggles with bipolar disorder, call 844.875.5609 to speak with someone from Promises Behavioral Health about bipolar disorder risk factors and our mental health treatment programs offered at our centers throughout the United States. What Are the Risk Factors for …

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Effects of Cocaine on the Nervous System

Commonly known as “coke,” “blow” and “snow,” cocaine is a drug made from the leaves of the coca plant. It can be used medically as a topical anesthetic, but it is most widely used recreationally as a stimulant. When used for recreational purposes, cocaine is typically sold in powdered form, which is snorted or burned …

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6 Reasons Men Keep Their Depression a Secret

In U.S. culture and around the world, men are taught to hide real feelings and suppress emotions deep down inside, which is one of the major reasons depression in men is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Men are less likely than women to ask for help when it comes to depression. Many don’t even realize there’s a …

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How Anxiety Derails Addiction Recovery

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the U.S. Almost 30% of Americans struggle with it at some point in their lives. And if you have an anxiety disorder, research shows you’re two to three times more likely to struggle with substance abuse than the general population. It’s a combination that …

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