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Explore mental health and addiction guides, recovery information and practical support for individuals and families from THE BALANCE. Topic hubs provide clinical ownership; the collections below connect related questions across diagnoses and life stages.
Crisis Support, Self-Harm and Mental Health Safety; Recovery and Relapse Prevention: Continuing Support; Family Support for Mental Health and Addiction; Children and Adolescents: Mental Health and Addiction Support; Perinatal Mental Health: Pregnancy, Postpartum and Family Support; Older Adults: Mental Health, Addiction and Support; Neurodevelopmental Support: Care That Fits the Person.
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Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.
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How To Get Out Of A Depressive Episode
Depression can occur at any age and affect mood, interest, sleep, energy, and daily functioning. Assessment, psychological treatment, medication when appropriate, and practical support…
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Is Morphine Stronger than Oxycodone
Morphine and oxycodone are both strong opioids. Oxycodone has a higher approximate oral MME factor per milligram, but conversion tables are estimates and must…
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Intrusive Thoughts
Violent or distressing intrusive thoughts are possible. It's possible that they're sexual ideas, including fantasies. They might also be about acts that you find…
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Obsessive Thoughts
Unwanted, invasive, or obsessive thoughts may make you feel anxious, but they are typical and common and frequently occur in the general population and…
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Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms
Zolpidem (Ambien) can cause physical dependence and withdrawal after regular use, and rapid reduction or abrupt discontinuation can provoke symptoms including, in some cases,…
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Cymbalta Withdrawal
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) can cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly or reduced too quickly. There is no universal taper schedule or fixed withdrawal timeline; reduction…
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Clonidine Withdrawal
Stopping clonidine suddenly can cause rebound hypertension and other withdrawal symptoms. Missed doses, vomiting or supply interruptions need prompt advice. The plan depends on…
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What is a Dopamine Detox
“Dopamine detox” is an informal label for changing habits, not a way to remove dopamine or reset receptors. Practical changes can focus on digital…
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Behavior Therapy vs. Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis and behavior therapy, like all other types of therapy, have the same goal of lowering psychological symptoms and improving the patients’ quality of…
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How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System
Fentanyl has an addiction potential and its usage among drug addicts has increased in recent years, owing to enhanced and sophisticated techniques of manufacture…
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Fawning Trauma
Pete Walker coined the concept "fawning" in his book "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. Fawning, also known as the fawn response, is a…
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How To Treat ADHD Without Medication
Once you or your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you have three major treatment options. Y our integrative medicine practitioner will collaborate with…
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