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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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Drugs That Cause Serotonin Syndrome
Medicines and substances associated with serotonin syndrome, how interaction risks differ, and the symptoms that require urgent or emergency care.
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Alcoholic Neuropathy
Alcoholic neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves, typically in the peripheral nervous system, due to excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption
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Captagon: Contents, Effects, Risks and Treatment
Illicit Captagon tablets usually contain amphetamine of uncertain strength. Learn about effects, emergency risks, stimulant use disorder and evidence-based treatment.
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Chronic Pain And Addiction
Chronic pain and addiction can create a vicious cycle, reinforcing each other's negative effects.
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Autophobia
Autophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense and irrational fear of being alone.
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Narcissism And Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder and narcissistic personality disorder can co-occur, but neither diagnosis implies the other. “Alcoholic narcissism” is not a formal diagnosis. Assessment should…
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Childhood Trauma And Addiction
Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's risk of developing addiction later in life
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“Adrenaline Junkie”: Sensation Seeking and Harmful Risk-Taking
How to distinguish an enjoyment of excitement from risk-taking that causes harm, and when professional support may be useful.
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Somatic Delusions
Somatic delusions are a form of mental illness that affects a person's ability to perceive their own body accurately.
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Dopamine and Addiction: What the Term Gets Wrong
Dopamine addiction is not a diagnosis. Learn how reward learning relates to compulsive habits, what dopamine detox cannot do, and when to seek support.
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Vaping And Mental Health
Vaping can have significant impacts on mental health. It’s essential to identify the link between vaping and mental health and have a proactive approach…
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How To Stop A Manic Episode
During a manic episode, individuals may experience racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, increased energy, and reckless behavior. Suspected mania requires urgent professional assessment.
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