What Makes People Prone to Addictive Behaviors? There are many reasons men and women begin using illicit drugs or alcohol. Some might surrender from trying to cope with the stressors of everyday life. Others allow peer influence to cloud their judgment. Regardless of why people are prone to addictive behaviors, getting help at a California…
It is entirely natural to feel anger due to the frustrations of daily life. But when anger affects your home life, your relationships, or your workplace, that is a sign that you may need healthier alternatives for expressing your anger. Anger is an emotion that can affect your health and wellbeing and lead to severe…
Anxiety is more than an emotional state. If you are suffering from an anxiety disorder, then you know that the symptoms of anxiety can take over your life. However, there are many steps that you can take to try to help regulate the debilitating symptoms that affect you. Certain lifestyle changes can minimize symptoms like…
If you are struggling with anxiety, you know that anxiety symptoms are much more than an emotional and apprehensive feeling. Many disorders fall under the umbrella of anxiety, and because it is a personalized experience, anxiety can be challenging to diagnose. Sometimes anxiety can also manifest as a symptom of an underlying disorder or lead…
You may experience stress when your body and mind are overextended by overwhelming demands. Some stress is beneficial and drives you to success. However, when stress begins to inhibit your actions in your everyday life or lead to depression, then it may be time to interrogate what is causing stress and how you can heal…
Co-occurring disorders are simultaneous struggles, typically from both a mental health and addiction standpoint. Cooccurring disorders are also often referred to as dual diagnoses. Avedis Recovery provides Los Angeles residents with help for substance use disorder and the mental health issues often at the root of their dependency on drugs and alcohol. If you or…
In co-occurring disorders, like a mental health issue and a drug or alcohol addiction, each problem has its own unique set of causes and effects. These often impact your life at home, work, and in social situations. Unfortunately, many co-occurring disorders also impact each other, which can amplify the negativity and harm as a result. …