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COVID and An Increase of Alcohol Use

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COVID and An Increase of Alcohol Use
Back in April 2020, we started to see memes about drinking to cope with the COVID crisis. Terms like mommy juice and day drinking became more popular. Late-night host Conan O'Brien posted, "Can we all agree to temporarily raise the bar for what's considered an "alcoholic?"
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How Depression Affects The Body: Physical Symptoms
The body can be impacted by negative & positive catalysts. When considering the ramifications of a mental health condition such as depression, you may assume it only disrupts the functions of the mind. However, people who suffer from clinical depression also experience the physical effects.
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Depression and Addiction: What is the Connection?

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Depression and Addiction: What is the Connection?
Mood disorders like depression & addiction occur together so frequently that a new term has been coined for it: Dual Diagnosis. The link between these conditions is like a 2-way street. NIDA indicated that people addicted to drugs are roughly twice as likely to have mood disorders.
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Am I a High-Functioning Alcoholic?

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Am I a High-Functioning Alcoholic?
Dealing with an alcoholism disorder begins by evaluating its extent through identified signs. While some people are mild drinkers others are high functioning alcoholics.
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Exploring the Link Between Smartphone Usage and Childhood Depression, Anxiety and Suicide
Studies show a connection between increasing smartphone usage and the rising rates of teen depression. Adults can play an important role in supporting mental health and the well-being of teenagers by understanding how to use this information to support teens emotional needs
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Did You Know Depression Can Change Your Brain and Lead to Addictions?
In a study with more than 3000 people, the results shed light on the biological changes that occur in the brain when a person is depressed.
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Men and Women Use Different Coping Mechanisms

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Men and Women Use Different Coping Mechanisms
Over the course of many years, the human race has searched for methods to overcome hardships. Studies have shown that usually women tend to feel depressed when compared to men who tend to cope through drug abuse and alcohol addiction. Of course, this will always vary among every individual. Nonetheless, this pattern is explainable physically and psychologically.
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Social Rank Can Trigger Stress and Addiction

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Social Rank Can Trigger Stress and Addiction
There are many issues that could elicit stress and drive individuals to addiction. A potentially overlooked cause may be the burden of social rank.
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Does the Internet Cause Depression?

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Does the Internet Cause Depression?
There is no overlooking the popularity of the modern internet. Unfortunately, being online too much can actually make a person feel hopeless and mentally drained. Here are some of the key facts about depression and the internet.
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How An Overbearing Parent Can Aid In Addiction

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How An Overbearing Parent Can Aid In Addiction
The helicopter parent has become a common joke, yet this type of parenting style is anything but funny. While overbearing parents believe that they are doing the best for their child, they create situations that can lead to serious problems such as addiction later on.
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